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2021 Specialized Diverge Elite E5 vs 2023 Giant Revolt Advanced

The XS is the Giant Revolt Advanced size closest to your 52 Specialized Diverge Elite 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 Giant Revolt Advanced

Compared with the Specialized Diverge Elite E5 in 52, the Giant Revolt Advanced in XS places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+7 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+12 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+8 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2021 Specialized Diverge Elite E5 (52) and 2023 Giant Revolt Advanced (XS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge Elite E5 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Giant Revolt Advanced is the colored outline on top.J 1027

Specialized Diverge Elite E5, 52Giant Revolt Advanced, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Elite E5 52Giant Revolt Advanced XSDifference
Reach374mm381+7 mm
Stack561mm556−5 mm
Head tube angle70.5°70.0−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.75°74.0+0.3°
Chainstay length432mm440+8 mm
Wheelbase1027mm1039+12 mm
BB drop80mm81+1 mm
BB height270mmnot listed
Standover723mm724+1 mm
Seat tube length430mm430±0 mm
Fork length390mmnot listed
Head tube length140mm125−15 mm

Differences are the Giant Revolt Advanced minus the Specialized Diverge Elite E5. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Diverge Elite E5, 2023 Giant Revolt Advanced.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Elite E5Giant Revolt Advanced

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Diverge Elite E5Elite E5Giant Revolt AdvancedAdvanced 1
FrameSpecialized Diverge E5not listed
ShifterShimano GRX RX400SRAM Rival
DerailleurShimano GRX RX400SRAM Rival AXS
CassetteShimano CS-HG50-10SRAM Rival
ChainKMC X10SRAM Rival
CranksetShimano GRX RX600SRAM Rival AXS
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS EliteGiant P-X2
TireSpecialized Roadsport, Specialized RoadSportsMaxxis Rambler
SaddleSpecialized Bridge SaddleGiant Approach
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB GX
Brakenot listedSRAM Rival AXS E1
Rotornot listedGiant MPH
Handlebarnot listedGiant Contact XR
Stemnot listedGiant Contact
Gripsnot listedGiant Stratus Lite 3.0
Dropper postnot listedGiant Contact Switch

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