2023 Specialized Diverge STR Expert vs 2025 Giant Revolt
The Giant Revolt size closest to your 52 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Giant Revolt
Compared with the Specialized Diverge STR Expert in 52, the Giant Revolt in M places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Diverge STR Expert, 52Giant Revolt, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge STR Expert 52 | Giant Revolt M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374 | 387 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 576 | 586 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 71.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.25° | 73.5° | −0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 429mm | 430 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1027mm | 1030 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 80 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 730mm | 752 | +22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 470 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 150 | +50 mm |
Differences are the Giant Revolt minus the Specialized Diverge STR Expert. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Diverge STR Expert, 2025 Giant Revolt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge STR ExpertGiant Revolt
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 STR ExpertSTR Expert | Giant Revolt2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge FACT | Giant ALUXX-grade |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 | Giant Advanced-Grade |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival 1 | FSA Vero Pro |
| Chainring | SRAM Rival E1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra C | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Pro 2BR | Giant Crosscut AT 2 |
| Brake | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Tektro MD-C550, Shimano Sora |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Giant Contact XR Ergo-Control |
| Stem | Specialized Future | not listed |
| Seatpost | S Works Carbon | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Giant Approach |
| Rim | not listed | Giant S-X2 |
| Grips | not listed | Giant cork tape |
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