2021 Specialized Diverge Base Carbon vs 2023 Santa Cruz Stigmata
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Stigmata
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −51 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Diverge Base Carbon numbers we have for size 61 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Base Carbon 61 | Santa Cruz Stigmata 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 388 | |
| Stack | not listed | 596 | |
| Head tube angle | 71.75° | 72 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076mm | 1025 | −51 mm |
| BB drop | 80mm | 72 | −8 mm |
| BB height | 270mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 832mm | 797 | −35 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560mm | 545 | −15 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 185mm | 170 | −15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 565 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Stigmata minus the Specialized Diverge Base Carbon. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Diverge Base Carbon, 2023 Santa Cruz Stigmata.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Base CarbonSanta Cruz Stigmata
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 Base CarbonBase Carbon | Santa Cruz StigmataGRX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge FACT | Santa Cruz Stigmata |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 1.5 | Santa Cruz Carbon Fork |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex AXS | Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Cassette | Sunrace | Shimano Ultegra HG800 |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | Shimano SLX M7000 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 |
| Chainring | SRAM Apex Wide | Shimano GRX |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Sport | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Easton EA70 AX Road |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Easton EA90 |
| Seatpost | Specialized Carbon | Easton EC70 |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | WTB Silverado |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Ultegra BB |
| Wheelset | not listed | I9 1/1 |
| Grips | not listed | Velo Bar Tape |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
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