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Alternative to specialized diverge

by Goldenstar
Tue, Aug 09, 2016 13:35
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Hello, 

was wondering if anyone could make a recommendation. 

I have been keen to buy a Specialized diverge carbon expert for a while, however, have been put of by the non standard SCS rear through axels due to potential issues in replacing wheels in the future and incompatibility with direct drive turbo trainers. 

Therefor I am now considering other options, key requirements  

  • compatable with direct drive turbo trainers 
  • capable on gravel
  • close to road race geometry ( to ensure still optimised for road).
  • semi compact gearing.
  • support upto 35c tires 

any suggestions welcome. 

If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.

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davecochrane | 8 years ago
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I've got a Diverge Pro Carbon, and the wheelset that came with it is superb. I'm not really bothered about the SCS situation as I can't think of a wheelset I'd rather have on the bike. It also came with an adaptor to allow easy use on the turbo, although as we're now into spring I haven't needed it yet. I've loved the bike, although the adjustment to compact gearing has and continues to be a strange one. I suspect that in time to come I'll buy a DA semi-compact to put on it and sell the S-Works one that came on the bike.

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Jimthebikeguy.com | 8 years ago
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GT Grade 105 / Ultegra carbon. they just got a lot more expensive though but shop around. Maybe the best bike in the world for what you just described.

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Goldenstar | 8 years ago
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Thanks,

I had the same thought about Specialized moving to 142x12, however looks like the diverge has been updated online on Specialized website as the Carbon Comp is now a different colour (was Lime Green) and the wheels have been updated from the AXIS 4.0 SCS to AXIS 460 SCS.

The expert also has the same wheelset change and a price drop.

This had me worrying that they are not going to to update the diverge this time round from the SCS standard 2

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fatsmoker | 8 years ago
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I've had my On-one bish bash bosh for just over a month and love it. It is heavier than my road bike but quicker because it's less skittish on the crappy roads.  It's Sram, which doesn't suit everyone, but I find easier to change when in the drops. 

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MandaiMetric | 8 years ago
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I thought I read the 2017 Specialized bikes so far have moved away from SCS, to more standard 12x142 TA dimensions. (eg http://road.cc/content/tech-news/198725-specialized-crux-2017-cyclocross-bikes-unveiled-142mm-thru-axle-and-price)

Also, FWIW I was in the Specialized brand shop in Singapore a couple of weeks ago and they indicated the 2017 Roubaix would have wider clearance than current model. But they couldn't confirm. I was asking about 32c tyres/tires though.

MM

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