2019 Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Comp vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The 52 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 44 Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Comp. 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 Women's E5 Comp in 44, the Marin Gestalt in 52 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −21 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Comp, 44Marin Gestalt, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Comp 44 | Marin Gestalt 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 353mm | 359.7 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 563mm | 567 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 72.25 | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 515mm | 527 | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 422mm | 417 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 994mm | 973 | −21 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 72 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 271 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 686mm | 778 | +92 mm |
| Seat tube length | 370mm | 490 | +120 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90mm | 135 | +45 mm |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Comp. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Comp, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Women's E5 CompMarin 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 Diverge Women's E5 CompWomen's E5 Comp | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba M30 | Shimano Sora R345 |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre | Tektro Spyre-C |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite |
| Frame | not listed | Marin Gestalt |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Octalink V2 |
| Pedals | not listed | Marin Commute Platform |
| Handlebar | not listed | Marin Compact Drop |
| Stem | not listed | Marin 3D |
| Grips | not listed | Marin perforated tape |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.8B |
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