2022 Specialized Diverge Expert E5 EVO vs 2024 Santa Cruz Stigmata
The Santa Cruz Stigmata size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Stigmata
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Expert E5 EVO in M, the Santa Cruz Stigmata in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +16 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Diverge Expert E5 EVO is drawn. The Santa Cruz Stigmata numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Expert E5 EVO M | Santa Cruz Stigmata XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420mm | 435 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 607mm | 612 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1092mm | 1108 | +16 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 74 | −11 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 282 | +17 mm |
| Standover | 754mm | 804 | +50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 545 | +45 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 133mm | 160 | +27 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 610 |
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
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 Expert E5 EVOExpert E5 EVO | Santa Cruz StigmataApex |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 1.5 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM Apex XPLR |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM XG-1251 XPLR 10-44t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival 1 | SRAM Apex DUB Wide |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Rhombus Pro | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | SRAM TLM | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Zipp Service Course Stem |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper | Zipp Service Course |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | WTB Silverado Medium |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | not listed | WTB EZR i23p |
| Rotor | not listed | Avid Centerline |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
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