2025 Specialized Diverge Comp E5 vs 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825
The 61T is the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 size closest to your 61 Specialized Diverge Comp E5. 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 Comp E5 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 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Comp E5, 61Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825, 61TDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Comp E5 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 | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 432 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1083mm | 1072 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 80mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 270mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 823mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | not listed | |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 185mm | not listed |
Differences are the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 minus the Specialized Diverge Comp E5. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Diverge Comp E5, 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Comp E5Fairlight 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 Comp E5Comp E5 | Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825Shimano GRX Di2 RX825 2x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 | Fairlight Faran 3.0 |
| Fork | FACT | Fairlight Faran 3.0 Steel |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex 1x12-speed | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex Eagle | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano HG710/M7000 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex DUB | Shimano FC-RX820-2 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Axis Elite | Hope RX24/Fortus 26 Pro5 |
| Tire | Pathfinder Pro | Panaracer Gravel King X1 |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | FSA Adventure |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Gossamer Energy |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-801 |
| Headset | not listed | Hope Standard |
| Seatpost | not listed | SL-K |
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