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2023 Specialized Diverge E5 vs 2025 3T Exploro Ultra 700c

The 61 is the 3T Exploro Ultra 700c size closest to your 58 Specialized Diverge 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 3T Exploro Ultra 700c

Compared with the Specialized Diverge E5 in 58, the 3T Exploro Ultra 700c in 61 places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+14 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

2023 Specialized Diverge E5 (58)The Specialized Diverge E5 frame drawn to scale.J 1061

Only the Specialized Diverge E5 is drawn. The 3T Exploro Ultra 700c numbers we have for size 61 are missing the seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge E5 583T Exploro Ultra 700c 61Difference
Reach401mm399−2 mm
Stack618mm632+14 mm
Head tube angle71.75°72.5+0.8°
Seat tube angle73.5°not listed
Chainstay length432mmnot listed
Wheelbase1061mmnot listed
BB drop80mm75−5 mm
BB height270mmnot listed
Standover808mmnot listed
Seat tube lengthnot listednot listed
Fork length390mm375−15 mm
Head tube length195mm225+30 mm

Differences are the 3T Exploro Ultra 700c minus the Specialized Diverge E5. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Diverge E5, 2025 3T Exploro Ultra 700c.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge E53T Exploro Ultra 700c

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 E5E53T Exploro Ultra 700cGRX 1X12 700c
FrameSpecialized Diverge E53T Exploro Ultra
ShifterShimano Claris R2000Shimano GRX Di2
DerailleurShimano ClarisShimano GRX Di2
ChainKMC X8not listed
CranksetShimano Claris R200Shimano GRX FC-RX600
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS EliteFulcrum Rapid 900
TireSpecialized Pathfinder Sportvariable
BrakeTektro MiraShimano GRX Di2
SaddleSpecialized Bridge Saddlevariable
Forknot listedFango Ultra
Cassettenot listedShimano XT M8100
Handlebarnot listed3T variable
Stemnot listed3T Apto Stealth
Seatpostnot listed3T round

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