2020 Specialized Diverge Comp E5 vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The 52 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 52.0 Specialized Diverge Comp E5. 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 Comp E5 in 52.0, the Marin Gestalt in 52 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −31 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Comp E5, 52.0Marin Gestalt, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Comp E5 52.0 | Marin Gestalt 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 367mm | 359.7 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 574mm | 567 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 72.25 | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 419mm | 417 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1004mm | 973 | −31 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 72 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 271 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 726mm | 778 | +52 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440mm | 490 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 135 | +40 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 527 |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge Comp E5. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Diverge Comp E5, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Comp E5Marin 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 Comp E5Comp E5 | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 R7000 GS | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | Shimano Sora R345 |
| Pedals | Specialized Remove | Marin Commute Platform |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Roadsport | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Tektro Spyre-C |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite |
| Frame | not listed | Marin Gestalt |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Octalink V2 |
| 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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