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2025 Specialized Diverge E5 Elite vs 2023 Khs GRIT 440

The ML/56 is the Khs GRIT 440 size closest to your 54 Specialized Diverge E5 Elite. 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 Khs GRIT 440

Compared with the Specialized Diverge E5 Elite in 54, the Khs GRIT 440 in ML/56 places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+11 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2025 Specialized Diverge E5 Elite (54)The Specialized Diverge E5 Elite frame drawn to scale.J 1035

Only the Specialized Diverge E5 Elite is drawn. The Khs GRIT 440 numbers we have for size ML/56 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge E5 Elite 54Khs GRIT 440 ML/56Difference
Reach383mm385+2 mm
Stack578mm589+11 mm
Head tube angle71.25°72+0.8°
Seat tube angle73.5°73−0.5°
Effective top tube554mm565+11 mm
Chainstay length432mm435+3 mm
Wheelbase1035mmnot listed
BB drop80mmnot listed
BB height270mm283+13 mm
Standover763mm823+60 mm
Seat tube length470mm560+90 mm
Fork length390mmnot listed
Head tube length155mm170+15 mm

Differences are the Khs GRIT 440 minus the Specialized Diverge E5 Elite. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Diverge E5 Elite, 2023 Khs GRIT 440.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge E5 EliteKhs 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 E5 EliteE5 EliteKhs GRIT 440GRIT 440
FrameSpecialized Diverge E5not listed
ShifterShimano GRX RX400Shimano GRX RX600 Gravel
DerailleurShimano GRX RX400Shimano GRX RX810 Gravel
CassetteShimano CS-HG50-10not listed
ChainKMC X-10KMC X11EL
CranksetShimano GRX RX600FSA Gossamer Compact Pro
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS Elitenot listed
TireSpecialized Pathfinder SportKenda K1226 Alluvium Pro
BrakeShimano GRXShimano New GRX Gravel
SaddleSpecialized Bridge SaddleKhs Sport Road
Bottom bracketnot listedFSA BB386 EVO Threaded
Hubnot listedFormula RXC-142S
Rimnot listedWTB ST-I25 TCS
Handlebarnot listedFSA Adventure Compact
Stemnot listedFSA Aluminum 3D Forged
Headsetnot listedFSA Orbit C40-ACB

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