2019 Specialized Diverge Women's Expert vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The Marin Gestalt size closest to your 52 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead
What changes on the Marin Gestalt
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Women's Expert in 52, the Marin Gestalt in 56 places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Women's Expert, 52Marin Gestalt, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Women's Expert 52 | Marin Gestalt 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 367mm | 383.8 | +17 mm |
| Stack | 574mm | 601.2 | +27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 72.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 532mm | 567 | +35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 419mm | 417 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1004mm | 1006 | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 72 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 271 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 726mm | 814 | +88 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440mm | 530 | +90 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 170 | +75 mm |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge Women's Expert. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Diverge Women's Expert, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Women'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 Women's ExpertWomen's Expert X1 | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Force | 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 |
| 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 Myth 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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