Compare/Marin Gestalt vs Specialized Diverge

Head to headGravel

Gestalt

Diverge

Marin

Specialized

Starting price

Gestalt$999

Diverge$2,100

Claimed weight

Gestalt—

Diverge8.01 kg (17.7 lb)

Tire clearance

Gestalt50 mm

Diverge50 mm

Builds available

Gestalt5

Diverge8

01 / Overview

Overview

03 / Specifications

Where the builds differ.

Comparing our editor's-pick builds side-by-side. Winners highlighted row-by-row — lower price and weight, and the better-spec component, each mark a point.

01Frameset

Gestalt

XR · $2,399

Diverge

4 Pro LTD · $10,500

Claimed weight

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8.01 kg (17.7 lb)

Frame material

Series 3 Beyond Road, 6061 Aluminum, Tapered Head Tube, Relieved BB, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle

Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon, SWAT™ Door integration, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, UDH dropout

Fork

Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets

Future Shock 3.3 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Tire clearance

50 mm

02Groupset

Shift levers

Shimano GRX GX8010, 1x11-Speed, Integrated Dropper Lever

SRAM RED AXS E1 (shift/brake levers)

Rear derailleur

Shimano GRX RDX812, Shadow w/ Clutch

SRAM RED XPLR, 13sp

Cassette

Shimano CS-M5100 11-Speed, 11-42T

SRAM RED XPLR, 13sp, 10-46t

Crankset

FSA Gossamer Pro, Megatooth 42T Chainring, BB386EVO Alloy Spindle

SRAM RED AXS, Quarq Power Meter, 40t Chainring

Brakes

Shimano GRX Hydraulic Disc

SRAM RED AXS, hydraulic disc

03Wheelset

Front wheel

Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, 18mm Tall, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible; Forged Aluminum Alloy, 100x12mm, Disc, 32H; 14g Black Stainless Steel

Roval Terra CLX II, 25mm internal width, Tubeless Ready, 32mm depth, 21h, Roval LF13 hub with ceramic SINC bearings, Centerlock disc, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes

Rear wheel

Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, 18mm Tall, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible; Forged Aluminum Alloy, 142x12mm, Disc, 32H; 14g Black Stainless Steel

Roval Terra CLX II, 25mm internal width, Tubeless Ready, 32mm depth, 24h, Roval LF14R2, Centerlock, DT Swiss EXP internals, SRAM XDR, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes

Front tire

Vee Tire Co., Rocket Man, 700x44, Tubeless Compatible

Tracer 700x45, Tan Sidewall, Tubeless Ready

04Cockpit

Handlebar / stem

Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 16º Flared Drop

Roval Terra, carbon, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

Saddle

Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite

S-Works Power with Mirror

Seatpost

TranzX YSP38J, Size 49-54 70mm, Size 56-60 110mm Travel, 27.2mm

Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

03.1

Build variants & pricing

Gestalt · 5 builds$999 – $2,399

Shimano GRX RDX812 · Marin Aluminum Double Wall

$2,399

Shimano GRX · Marin Aluminum Double Wall

$1,699

microSHIFT SWORD 10-Speed Wide-Range · Marin Aluminum Double Wall

$1,599

$1,399

Base

$999From$749

Diverge · 8 builds$2,100 – $10,500

4 Pro LTD

SRAM RED XPLR · Roval Terra CLX II

$10,500

4 Pro

New SRAM Force AXS E1 XPLR · Roval Terra CL Rim

$8,000

4 Expert

NEW Shimano GRX Di2 RX827 · Roval Terra C (DT for Roval 370 hub)

$6,500

4 Expert

SRAM Rival AXS E1 XPLR · Roval Terra C Rim

$6,000

4 Comp Carbon

SRAM S-1000 Eagle AXS Transmission · DT Swiss G540 rim

$4,200From$3,000

4 Sport Carbon

Shimano GRX RX822-SGS · DT Swiss G540 700c

$3,500

4 Comp Alloy

SRAM Apex Eagle 12-speed · DT Swiss G540 rim

$2,700

4 Sport Alloy

Shimano CUES 11-speed w/ Shadow Plus · AXIS Elite Disc

$2,100From$2,099

04 / Geometry

How they fit, how they steer.

Reach × Stack · size —mm

Where the handlebar sits relative to the bottom bracket — the single most important fit pair.

Gestalt

Diverge

size —

Reach—

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Stack—

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Head tube angle—

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Trail—

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Chainstay length—

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Wheelbase—

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Top tube (effective)—

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04.1

Which size should I buy?

Your height

5'8"173 cm

5'0"5'5"5'10"6'3"6'7"

Gestalt

—

Fits riders in this height range.

Diverge

5'8" – 5'10"

Fits riders in this height range.

→These are starting points. Flexibility, riding style, and preferred position all shift the answer — if you’re between sizes, a professional fit beats a chart.

05 / Reviews