2024 Specialized Diverge STR Expert vs 2025 Giant Revolt
The ML is the Giant Revolt size closest to your 56 Specialized Diverge STR Expert. 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 Giant Revolt
Compared with the Specialized Diverge STR Expert in 56, the Giant Revolt in ML places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Diverge STR Expert, 56Giant Revolt, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge STR Expert 56 | Giant Revolt ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392 | 391 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 609 | 602 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.75° | 72.0° | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.0° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 429mm | 430 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1044mm | 1035 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 80 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 778mm | 769 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 490 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 165 | +35 mm |
Differences are the Giant Revolt minus the Specialized Diverge STR Expert. Full charts: 2024 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 | Giant ALUXX-grade |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 3.2 | Giant Advanced-Grade |
| Rear shock | Specialized Future Shock | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival | 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 WIDE | 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 | Giant Crosscut AT 2 |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Terra C | Giant S-X2 |
| 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 Stem | not listed |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Carbon Seat Post | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Giant Approach |
| Grips | not listed | Giant cork tape |
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