# Specialized Diverge, used prices on Cyclesite > 0 active Specialized Diverge listings on Cyclesite, the UK's bike-only marketplace. Frame numbers checked against a stolen-bike registry and rider-filed theft reports before going live. **Brand Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1200510 ## Fair-value range (real UK market prices) - **Low to high:** £600 to £1,650 - **Typical:** £1,050 - **Source:** market_listings - **If you are pricing one to sell:** about £1,050, adjusted for model year using the table below. ## Measured asking price by model year (16 real UK listings that state a model year) Median last-advertised asking price per model year. These are asking prices, not confirmed sale prices. These are a different set of listings from the headline figure above: 42 of the 93 listings state a model year, and their median is £1,150. Compare a model year below against £1,150 rather than against the all-listings median. | Model year | Median asking price | 95% confidence range | Listings | |---|---|---|---| | 2021 | £1,750 | £1,050 to £2,300 | 16 | The range is a 95% confidence interval on that year's median, not the spread of listing prices. Where two years' ranges overlap, the difference between those years is not established by this data. ## Sell velocity - **Demand:** medium ## Overview The Diverge is Specialized's gravel bike and it has quietly become one of their best sellers in the UK. As more riders discover that gravel riding is just road cycling with better scenery and fewer cars, the Diverge has been there waiting with open arms. It takes everything Specialized knows about road bikes and adds the tyre clearance and geometry to handle bridleways, towpaths, and fire roads. Like the Roubaix, the Diverge features Future Shock suspension in the headset to take the edge off rough surfaces. On gravel, where the terrain is consistently rougher than tarmac, this feature earns its keep every single ride. The bike also takes up to 47mm tyres, which is enough rubber for most British off road conditions. Gravel bikes have exploded on the used market as the initial wave of riders who bought in during lockdown start upgrading or decide gravel is not for them. This means there are plenty of nearly new Diverges available at good prices. ## What it's like to ride The Diverge feels planted and confident on loose surfaces. The wider tyres and relaxed geometry give you time to react to changing terrain, and the Future Shock keeps the front end composed over rough ground. On tarmac it rides like a slightly heavier, slightly more comfortable road bike. Switch to a gravel track and it transforms. Climbing is respectable considering the extra weight over a road bike, and descending on loose ground is where the Diverge really shines. The low bottom bracket and slack head angle keep things stable when the surface gets sketchy. It is not a mountain bike though. Technical singletrack is pushing it. ## Who it's for Riders who want one bike for road and off road. Commuters who mix tarmac with towpaths and cycle paths. Adventure riders and bikepackers. Anyone who has looked at their local bridleway network and thought "I wish I could ride that on my road bike." Also great for winter training when you want to avoid busy roads. ## Good points - Future Shock takes the sting out of rough gravel roads - Massive tyre clearance up to 47mm for real off road capability - Multiple mounting points for bikepacking bags and accessories - Rides well on tarmac too, making it a genuine do it all bike - SWAT storage in the downtube on carbon models ## Considerations - Heavier than a dedicated road bike, which you will notice on tarmac climbs - Future Shock adds complexity and a service interval - The stock tyres on some spec levels are better on road than off road. Budget for proper gravel tyres - Carbon models are expensive. The alloy versions offer better value for gravel riding where you are less precious about weight ## FAQs ### Can I use the Diverge as a road bike? Absolutely. Fit a set of 28mm or 32mm slick tyres and the Diverge makes a perfectly competent road bike. It will be a touch heavier and more relaxed than a dedicated road machine but for solo rides, sportives, and commuting it works brilliantly. Many riders use the Diverge as their only bike. ### What tyres should I run on the Diverge? For mixed riding in the UK, 38mm to 42mm tyres with a file tread pattern are the sweet spot. Panaracer Gravelking and Specialized Pathfinder are popular choices. For mostly road riding, drop to 32mm slicks. For proper off road, go up to 42mm or 47mm with more aggressive tread. ### Is the Diverge good for bikepacking? It is one of the best bikes for it. Multiple mounting points on the frame, fork, and seatpost area mean you can fit frame bags, fork bags, and a seatpack without any bodging. The comfortable geometry and Future Shock make long days with a loaded bike much more bearable. ## Buying tips - Check the Future Shock cartridge works smoothly, same as on the Roubaix - Look at the bottom bracket and chainstay area for grit damage. Gravel bikes take more abuse in these areas - Make sure the thru axles spin freely and the threads are clean. Gravel riding can pack mud into axle threads - The E5 alloy models are the smart buy for gravel. You are going to scratch and ding a gravel bike, and alloy handles that better than carbon - Check tyre clearance with the actual tyres fitted. Some aftermarket tyres may rub despite the quoted clearance ## Live data - **Browse listings:** https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/specialized/diverge - **Sold prices:** https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/sold-bike-prices/specialized/diverge - **Get a valuation:** https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/value/specialized/diverge - **Programmatic search (MCP):** https://api.cyclesite.co.uk/api/mcp/search?brand=Specialized&model=Diverge - **Valuation (MCP):** https://api.cyclesite.co.uk/api/mcp/valuation?brand=Specialized&model=Diverge --- Source: [https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/specialized/diverge](https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/specialized/diverge) Cite as: Cyclesite (cyclesite.co.uk). License: CC-BY-4.0, see /ai.txt for full AI usage policy. Data is live; refresh interval ≤ 5 minutes.