2024 Specialized Diverge STR Frameset vs 2025 Marin Gestalt Base
The Marin Gestalt Base size closest to your 54 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Marin Gestalt Base
Compared with the Specialized Diverge STR Frameset in 54, the Marin Gestalt Base in 50 places the top of the head tube 41 mm lower and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −41 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −16 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −26 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge STR Frameset, 54Marin Gestalt Base, 50Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge STR Frameset 54 | Marin Gestalt Base 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383mm | 367 | −16 mm |
| Stack | 593mm | 552 | −41 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.25° | 71 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 556mm | 520 | −36 mm |
| Chainstay length | 429mm | 432 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1034mm | 1008 | −26 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 78 | −7 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 753mm | 714 | −39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 460 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115mm | not listed |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt Base minus the Specialized Diverge STR Frameset. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Diverge STR Frameset, 2025 Marin Gestalt Base.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge STR FramesetMarin Gestalt Base
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 FramesetS-Works STR Frameset | Marin Gestalt BaseBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge FACT | Marin Gestalt |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 3.3 | 6061 Aluminum, Straight-Blade, Post-Mount Disc |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Claris |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace 8-Speed, 11-32T |
| Chain | not listed | KMC Z8 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Tempo |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Sealed Bearing Square Taper |
| Wheelset | not listed | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, 22mm Tall |
| Tire | not listed | WTB Exposure Comp |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro MD-C400 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 16º Flared Drop |
| Seatpost | not listed | Marin Alloy, 27.2mm |
| Saddle | not listed | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite |
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