S-Works Diverge STR

The S-Works Diverge STR combines a FACT 11r carbon frameset with front and rear Future Shock suspension to deliver compliance without compromise. By suspending the rider instead of the bike, Future Shock technology increases control and efficiency while decreasing fatigue, allowing you to ride farther and faster over chunky terrain. The system achieves this without the weight, sluggish pedal response, and inefficiency of traditional suspension systems. Future Shock technology uses damped, tunable travel of 20mm front and 30mm rear to absorb bump forces and boost control and capability while retaining the efficiency and responsiveness of a rigid frame. Power transfer remains uncompromised—the bike is light, nimble, and responsive. The Future Shock Rear puts 30mm of rear travel in the ideal path to smooth out rough road. Its hydraulic damping controls travel to eliminate bobbing under power and ensures big hits never catapult you from the saddle, all without compromising fit or pedaling efficiency. Born from decades of innovation and Specialized's Smoother is Faster philosophy, Future Shock was created to develop bikes that win on cobblestones and has found its purest expression on gravel. The 20mm of adjustable, damped front travel keeps you in control and on target while protecting your hands, arms, and shoulders from battering. The S-Works Diverge STR FACT 11r carbon frame is more compliant than any drop bar bike Specialized has made, yet adds just 100 grams compared to the S-Works Diverge frame. Whether you climb it, race it, or load it down with bags and gear for the long haul, the Diverge STR does it all faster and smoother.