2021 Specialized Diverge Base E5 vs 2023 Khs GRIT 440
The S/51 is the Khs GRIT 440 size closest to your 49 Specialized Diverge Base 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 Khs GRIT 440
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Base E5 in 49, the Khs GRIT 440 in S/51 places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Diverge Base E5 is drawn. The Khs GRIT 440 numbers we have for size S/51 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Base E5 49 | Khs GRIT 440 S/51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 365mm | 371 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 545mm | 537 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 70.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1017mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 80mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 270mm | 283 | +13 mm |
| Standover | 703mm | 759 | +56 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390mm | 490 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 120 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 520 |
Differences are the Khs GRIT 440 minus the Specialized Diverge Base E5. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Diverge Base E5, 2023 Khs GRIT 440.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Base E5Khs GRIT 440
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 E5Base E5 | Khs GRIT 440GRIT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | Shimano GRX RX600 Gravel |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano GRX RX810 Gravel |
| Chain | KMC X8 | KMC X11EL |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris R200 | FSA Gossamer Compact Pro |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Elite | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Roadsport, Specialized Pathfinder Sport | Kenda K1226 Alluvium Pro |
| Brake | Tektro Mira | Shimano New GRX Gravel |
| Stem | Specialized Future | FSA Aluminum 3D Forged |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | Khs Sport Road |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA BB386 EVO Threaded |
| Hub | not listed | Formula RXC-142S |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ST-I25 TCS |
| Handlebar | not listed | FSA Adventure Compact |
| Headset | not listed | FSA Orbit C40-ACB |
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