2024 Specialized Diverge STR vs 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825
The 61T is the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 size closest to your 61 Specialized Diverge STR. 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 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825
Compared with the Specialized Diverge STR in 61, the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 in 61T places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge STR, 61Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825, 61TDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge STR 61 | Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 61T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410mm | 402 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 659mm | 650 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.75° | 72.5 | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 429mm | 432 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1078mm | 1072 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 833mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 560mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 182mm | not listed |
Differences are the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 minus the Specialized Diverge STR. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Diverge STR, 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge STRFairlight Faran Shimano RX825
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 STRS-Works STR | Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825Shimano GRX Di2 RX825 2x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge FACT 11r | Fairlight Faran 3.0 |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 3.3 | Fairlight Faran 3.0 Steel |
| Shifter | SRAM eTap Red | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XG-1295 Eagle | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano HG710/M7000 |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM 1 Red AXS | Shimano FC-RX820-2 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra CLX II | Hope RX24/Fortus 26 Pro5 |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Pro | Panaracer Gravel King X1 |
| Brake | SRAM eTap Red AXS | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Rotor | CenterLine XR, Centerline | Shimano RT-801 |
| Handlebar | Roval Terra | FSA Adventure |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Gossamer Energy |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Carbon | SL-K |
| Saddle | Specialized Power | not listed |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Headset | not listed | Hope Standard |
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