2019 Specialized Diverge Men's Comp vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The Marin Gestalt size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Marin Gestalt
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Men's Comp in 56, the Marin Gestalt in 50 places the top of the head tube 61 mm lower and 35 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 56 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −61 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −35 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −56 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Men's Comp, 56Marin Gestalt, 50Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Men's Comp 56 | Marin Gestalt 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379mm | 344.4 | −35 mm |
| Stack | 613mm | 551.8 | −61 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 561mm | 502 | −59 mm |
| Chainstay length | 421mm | 417 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011mm | 955 | −56 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 72 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 271 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 776mm | 762 | −14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 470 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 128mm | 120 | −8 mm |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge Men's Comp. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Diverge Men's Comp, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Men's 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 Men's CompMen's Comp | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG8000 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | Shimano Sora R345 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Sawtooth | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8070 | Tektro Spyre-C |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Marin Compact Drop |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite |
| Frame | not listed | Marin Gestalt |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Octalink V2 |
| Pedals | not listed | Marin Commute Platform |
| Stem | not listed | Marin 3D |
| Grips | not listed | Marin perforated tape |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.8B |
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