2020 Specialized Diverge Sport vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The 56 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 56.0 Specialized Diverge Sport. 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 Sport 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 Sport, 56.0Marin Gestalt, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Sport 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 Sport. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Diverge Sport, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge SportMarin 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 SportSport | 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 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Sport | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Tektro Spyre-C |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Marin Compact Drop |
| Saddle | Specialized Power 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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