Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon Road Bike 2015

Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon Road Bike 2015

Want the freedom to head off the tarmac and go exploring but still want the onroad speed and comfort of a top of the range road bike? If so this is where the Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon Road Bike 2015 comes in. With a Specialized Endurance geometry and room for 35c tyres this is a truly versatile beast. Comprising of a lightweight, stiff and beautifully formed Specialized FACT 10r carbon fibre frameset, AXIS 4.0 Disc wheels, Specialized Roubaix Pro tyres and Shimano's latest 785 hydraulic disc brakes, this is a high-end multi-purpose bike.

The FSA, carbon, BB30 compact crankset adds to this bike's stunning looks and provides a smooth and resistance free spinning action whatever the terrain.

The durable and fast AXIS 4.0 disc clincher wheelset is strong and ready for whatever surface you choose to ride the Diverge down. The AXIS 4.0's are paired with Specialized Roubaix Pro 120 TPI tyres. These tyres are 30/32c, so offering a fantastic balance between comfort, durability and speed.

Shimano have pulled all the stops out with their 6800 11-speed Ultegra mechanical groupset. This state of the art system, provides effortless and rapid shifting.

Braking is catered for with responsive, powerful Shimano 785, hydraulic discs. Comfort is found with the Specialized Expert and Comp range of handlebars, stem and a Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon seatpost that dampens road buzz and is incredibly lightweight. You are sure to sit in comfort with the supportive Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Expert Saddle that is designed specifically with long distance and comfort over varied terrain in mind.

A bike for the climbs and descents, with a compact, 50/34 chainring set up and a 11/32 cassette leaving you with plenty of gearing options for whether you are completing a sportive or riding to the café.

Features

• A road bike for the roughest roads
• FACT 10r carbon fibre frame
• FACT carbon fork for pin-point handling and a direct ride
• Endurance geometry adds comfort
• Wide tyre clearance allows for tyre widths up to 35c
• Shimano Ultegra 6800 11-speed groupset
• Shimano 785 hydraulic disc brakes for powerful and reliable stopping

Specification

• FRAME Specialized FACT 10r carbon, tapered headtube, OSBB

• FORK Specialized FACT carbon w/ Zertz, tapered

• HEADSET 1-1/8 upper, 1-1/4" lower, Campy style, crown race, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 20mm of carbon spacers

• STEM Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware

• HANDLEBAR Specialized Expert, shallow drop, alloy, 123mm drop, 75mm reach

• HANDLEBAR TAPE Specialized Roubaix, w/ 2.5mm gel pads, bar end plug

• FRONT BRAKE Shimano 785, hydraulic disc, Ice Tech resin pads w/ fins

• REAR BRAKE Shimano 785, hydraulic disc, Ice Tech resin pads w/ fins

• FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra, 6800 11-speed

• REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra, 6800 11-speed

• SHIFT LEVERS Shimano 685

• CASSETTE Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-32

• CHAIN KMC X11, 11-speed, reusable Missing Link

• CRANKSET FSA, carbon, BB30, 50/34

• PEDALS Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

• WHEELSET AXIS 4.0 Disc

• TYRES Specialized Roubaix Pro, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, Endurant casing, 700x30/32c

• INNER TUBES Standard, presta valve

• SADDLE Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm

• SEATPOST Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm

• SEAT CLAMP Alloy, 31.2mm

Image shown for representation of colour way only, specification subject to change at any time. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified.