2021 Specialized Diverge Base Carbon vs 2023 Santa Cruz Stigmata
The 60 is the Santa Cruz Stigmata size closest to your 64 Specialized Diverge Base Carbon. 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 Santa Cruz Stigmata
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Base Carbon in 64, the Santa Cruz Stigmata in 60 places the top of the head tube 56 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −56 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −35 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Base Carbon, 64Santa Cruz Stigmata, 60Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Base Carbon 64 | Santa Cruz Stigmata 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 419mm | 405 | −14 mm |
| Stack | 684mm | 628 | −56 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 72 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1088mm | 1053 | −35 mm |
| BB drop | 80mm | 70 | −10 mm |
| BB height | 270mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 859mm | 834 | −25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590mm | 590 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 209mm | 205 | −4 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 591 |
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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