2020 Specialized Diverge Expert vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The 56 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 56.0 Specialized Diverge 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 Expert in 56.0, the Marin Gestalt in 56 places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −12 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Expert, 56.0Marin Gestalt, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Expert 56.0 | Marin Gestalt 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379mm | 383.8 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 613mm | 601.2 | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 421mm | 417 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011mm | 1006 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 72 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 271 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 776mm | 814 | +38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 530 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 128mm | 170 | +42 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 567 |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge Expert. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Diverge Expert, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge 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 ExpertExpert | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Force | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 1 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1150 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | Shimano Sora R345 |
| Wheelset | Roval C38 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Hub | Specialized REMOVE | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Marin Compact Drop |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Marin 3D |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite |
| Frame | not listed | Marin Gestalt |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Octalink V2 |
| Pedals | not listed | Marin Commute Platform |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro Spyre-C |
| Grips | not listed | Marin perforated tape |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.8B |
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