2019 Specialized Diverge vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The 60 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 61 Specialized Diverge. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Marin Gestalt
Compared with the Specialized Diverge in 61, the Marin Gestalt in 60 places the top of the head tube 23 mm lower and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −23 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Diverge, 61Marin Gestalt, 60Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge 61 | Marin Gestalt 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392mm | 401 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 662mm | 639.4 | −23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.8° | 72.5 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 589mm | 602 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 421mm | 417 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1036mm | 1035 | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 72 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 271 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 815mm | 851 | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 555mm | 570 | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 178mm | 210 | +32 mm |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Diverge, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized DivergeMarin Gestalt
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized DivergeS-Works | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works CG-R | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Marin Gestalt |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Sora R345 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Octalink V2 |
| Pedals | not listed | Marin Commute Platform |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro Spyre-C |
| Handlebar | not listed | Marin Compact Drop |
| Stem | not listed | Marin 3D |
| Grips | not listed | Marin perforated tape |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.8B |
| Saddle | not listed | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite |
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