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2023 Specialized Diverge STR vs 2021 Khs GRIT 440

The Khs GRIT 440 size closest to your 54 is the M/L/56. Compare the M/L/56 instead

What changes on the Khs GRIT 440

Compared with the Specialized Diverge STR in 54, the Khs GRIT 440 in L/58 places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+15 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+11 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+6 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2023 Specialized Diverge STR (54)The Specialized Diverge STR frame drawn to scale.J 1034

Only the Specialized Diverge STR is drawn. The Khs GRIT 440 numbers we have for size L/58 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge STR 54Khs GRIT 440 L/58Difference
Reach383mm394+11 mm
Stack593mm608+15 mm
Head tube angle71.25°72+0.8°
Seat tube angle74°73−1.0°
Chainstay length429mm435+6 mm
Wheelbase1034mmnot listed
BB drop85mmnot listed
BB height265mm283+18 mm
Standover753mm841+88 mm
Seat tube length470mm580+110 mm
Fork length390mmnot listed
Head tube length115mm190+75 mm
Effective top tubenot listed580

Differences are the Khs GRIT 440 minus the Specialized Diverge STR. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Diverge STR, 2021 Khs GRIT 440.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge STRKhs GRIT 440

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 STRS-Works STRKhs GRIT 440GRIT 440
FrameSpecialized S-Works Diverge FACTnot listed
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 2.0not listed
ShifterSRAM Red eTap AXSShimano GRX RX600 Gravel
DerailleurSRAM XX1 Eagle AXSShimano GRX RX810 Gravel
CassetteSRAM X01 Eaglenot listed
ChainSRAM XX1 EagleKMC X11EL
CranksetSRAM Red 1 AXSFSA Gossamer Compact Pro
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBFSA BB386 EVO Threaded
WheelsetRoval Terra CLX IInot listed
TireSpecialized Tracer Pro 2BRKenda K1226 Alluvium Pro
BrakeSRAM Red eTap AXSShimano New GRX Gravel
HandlebarRoval TerraFSA Adventure Compact
StemSpecialized S-Works FutureFSA Aluminum 3D Forged
SaddleSpecialized S-Works PowerKhs Sport Road
Hubnot listedFormula RXC-142S
Rimnot listedWTB ST-I25 TCS
Headsetnot listedFSA Orbit C40-ACB

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