2019 Specialized Diverge Men's vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The Marin Gestalt size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Marin Gestalt
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Men's in 54, the Marin Gestalt in 50 places the top of the head tube 40 mm lower and 29 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 49 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −40 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −29 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −49 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Men's, 54Marin Gestalt, 50Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Men's 54 | Marin Gestalt 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373mm | 344.4 | −29 mm |
| Stack | 592mm | 551.8 | −40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.9° | 72 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 549mm | 502 | −47 mm |
| Chainstay length | 421mm | 417 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1004mm | 955 | −49 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 72 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 271 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 752mm | 762 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473mm | 470 | −3 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 108mm | 120 | +12 mm |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge Men's. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Diverge Men's, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Men'sMarin 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'sMen's | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano RS405 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Sora |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | Shimano Sora R345 |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Sawtooth Sport | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Brake | Shimano RS405 | Tektro Spyre-C |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Marin Compact Drop |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | 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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