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2022 Specialized Diverge Comp E5 vs 2021 Khs GRIT 440

The M/L/56 is the Khs GRIT 440 size closest to your 52 Specialized Diverge Comp 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 Comp E5 in 52, the Khs GRIT 440 in M/L/56 places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+12 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+11 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+1.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Diverge Comp E5 numbers we have for size 52 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Comp E5 52Khs GRIT 440 M/L/56Difference
Reach374mm385+11 mm
Stack577mm589+12 mm
Head tube angle70.5°72+1.5°
Seat tube angle73.75°73−0.8°
Chainstay length432mm435+3 mm
Wheelbasenot listednot listed
BB drop80mmnot listed
BB height270mm283+13 mm
Standover722mm823+101 mm
Seat tube length430mm560+130 mm
Fork length390mmnot listed
Head tube length104mm170+66 mm
Effective top tubenot listed565

Differences are the Khs GRIT 440 minus the Specialized Diverge Comp E5. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Diverge Comp E5, 2021 Khs GRIT 440.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Comp E5Khs GRIT 440

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 Comp E5Comp E5Khs GRIT 440GRIT 440
FrameSpecialized Diverge E5not listed
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 1.5not listed
ShifterSRAM ApexShimano GRX RX600 Gravel
DerailleurSRAM Apex 1Shimano GRX RX810 Gravel
ChainKMC X11 ExtraKMC X11EL
CranksetPraxis AlbaFSA Gossamer Compact Pro
ChainringSpecialized Teethnot listed
PedalsSpecialized Removenot listed
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS Elitenot listed
TireSpecialized Pathfinder SportKenda K1226 Alluvium Pro
BrakeSRAM ApexShimano New GRX Gravel
HandlebarSpecialized HoverFSA Adventure Compact
StemSpecialized FutureFSA Aluminum 3D Forged
SaddleSpecialized Power SportKhs Sport Road
Bottom bracketnot listedFSA BB386 EVO Threaded
Hubnot listedFormula RXC-142S
Rimnot listedWTB ST-I25 TCS
Headsetnot listedFSA Orbit C40-ACB

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