2022 Specialized Diverge E5 EVO vs 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel
The Colnago C68 Gravel size closest to your M is the 540. Compare the 540 instead
What changes on the Colnago C68 Gravel
Compared with the Specialized Diverge E5 EVO in M, the Colnago C68 Gravel in 450 places the top of the head tube 66 mm lower and 45 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 82 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −66 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −45 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −82 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Diverge E5 EVO is drawn. The Colnago C68 Gravel numbers we have for size 450 are missing the head angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge E5 EVO M | Colnago C68 Gravel 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420mm | 375 | −45 mm |
| Stack | 607mm | 541 | −66 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75 | +1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 425 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1092mm | 1009.9 | −82 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 74 | −11 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 754mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 450 | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 409 | +19 mm |
| Head tube length | 133mm | 115 | −18 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 520 |
Differences are the Colnago C68 Gravel minus the Specialized Diverge E5 EVO. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Diverge E5 EVO, 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge E5 EVOColnago C68 Gravel
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 E5 EVOE5 EVO | Colnago C68 GravelC68 Gravel |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 | Colnago C68 Gravel |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 | not listed |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano GRX |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | T47 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 |
| Tire | not listed | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Colnago CC.01 Wide |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Dimension |
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