2019 Specialized Diverge Men's Expert vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The 60 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 58 Specialized Diverge Men's Expert. 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 Men's Expert in 58, the Marin Gestalt in 60 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Men's Expert, 58Marin Gestalt, 60Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Men's Expert 58 | Marin Gestalt 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 401 | +16 mm |
| Stack | 639mm | 639.4 | +0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 575mm | 602 | +27 mm |
| Chainstay length | 421mm | 417 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1025mm | 1035 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 72 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 271 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 801mm | 851 | +50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 525mm | 570 | +45 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 210 | +55 mm |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge Men's Expert. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Diverge Men's Expert, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Men's ExpertMarin 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 ExpertMen's Expert X1 | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Force 1 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 1 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | Shimano Sora R345 |
| Bottom bracket | Specialized BB386 Evo | Shimano Octalink V2 |
| Wheelset | Roval C38 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Sawtooth | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Hub | Specialized LU HAI RVT50L-K5-B17-AN2-N4-F1 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force | Tektro Spyre-C |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Marin Compact Drop |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite |
| Frame | not listed | Marin Gestalt |
| 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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