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2022 Specialized Diverge Expert E5 EVO vs 2024 Santa Cruz Stigmata

The M is the Santa Cruz Stigmata size closest to your S Specialized Diverge Expert E5 EVO. 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 Expert E5 EVO in S, the Santa Cruz Stigmata in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+10 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+6 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2022 Specialized Diverge Expert E5 EVO (S)The Specialized Diverge Expert E5 EVO frame drawn to scale.J 1057

Only the Specialized Diverge Expert E5 EVO is drawn. The Santa Cruz Stigmata numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Expert E5 EVO SSanta Cruz Stigmata MDifference
Reach395mm405+10 mm
Stack580mm576−4 mm
Head tube angle70°69.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°74°+0.5°
Chainstay length432mmnot listed
Wheelbase1057mm1063+6 mm
BB drop85mm76−9 mm
BB height265mm280+15 mm
Standover732mm753+21 mm
Seat tube length470mm485+15 mm
Fork length390mmnot listed
Head tube length104mm120+16 mm
Effective top tubenot listed570

Differences are the Santa Cruz Stigmata minus the Specialized Diverge Expert E5 EVO. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Diverge Expert E5 EVO, 2024 Santa Cruz Stigmata.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Expert E5 EVOSanta Cruz Stigmata

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 Expert E5 EVOExpert E5 EVOSanta Cruz StigmataApex
FrameSpecialized Diverge E5not listed
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 1.5not listed
ShifterSRAM GXSRAM Apex
DerailleurSRAM GX EagleSRAM Apex XPLR
CassetteSRAM NX EagleSRAM XG-1251 XPLR 10-44t
ChainSRAM GX Eaglenot listed
CranksetSRAM Rival 1SRAM Apex DUB Wide
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB
WheelsetDT Swiss G540not listed
TireSpecialized Rhombus ProMaxxis Rambler
BrakeSRAM TLMnot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Mini RiseZipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar
StemSpecialized FutureZipp Service Course Stem
SeatpostTranzX DropperZipp Service Course
SaddleSpecialized Power SportWTB Silverado Medium
Hubnot listedDT Swiss 370
Rimnot listedWTB EZR i23p
Rotornot listedAvid Centerline
Headsetnot listedCane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

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