With Future Shock suspension front and rear, the new Specialized Diverge STR Gravel Bike delivers unmatched compliance. By suspending the rider, instead of the bike, Future Shock technology enhances control and efficiency while reducing fatigue, allowing you to ride further and faster over rough terrain than ever before. The Diverge STR achieves this without the added weight, sluggish pedal response, or inefficiency common in other suspension systems. The Diverge STR Pro features a FACT 11r carbon frameset with front and rear Future Shock suspension. It's equipped with a mix of SRAM’s Force and XO1 eTap AXS components for swift, efficient shifting and a 10-50 cassette to tackle any ride. The bike rolls on Roval Terra CL wheels with 42mm Tracer Pro tyres. Terra carbon bars, an S-Works carbon seatpost, and a Power Pro saddle complete the package, making the Diverge STR the most capable Diverge ever.
The new Diverge not only boasts sleek lines but also perfect curves. Future Shock Rear offers 30mm of rear travel in an ideal path to smooth out rough roads. Its hydraulic damping controls travel to eliminate "bobbing" under power and ensures big hits won't catapult you from the saddle, all without compromising fit or pedaling efficiency.
By suspending the rider with damped, tunable travel (20mm front and 30mm rear) Future Shock Technology absorbs bump forces to enhance control and capability while maintaining the efficiency and responsiveness of a rigid frame. When it comes to power transfer, the frame is rigid, making the bike leap forward like a scared cat. You're efficient, comfortable, and in control. Your bike is light, nimble, and responsive.
Born from decades of innovation and a "Smoother is Faster" philosophy, Future Shock was designed to develop bikes that excel on cobblestones but finds its purest expression on gravel. With 20mm of adjustable, damped front travel, it keeps you in control and on target while protecting your hands, arms, and shoulders from battering.
More capability means more confidence, more confidence means more rides, and more rides mean more fun, all starting at the contact patch. Nothing unlocks capability like tyre clearance, and Specialized have been generous. With 47mm on a 700c wheel and 2.1” on a 650B, the Diverge STR is the most capable gravel bike they've ever made, and thus, the most fun.