"When I look at my bike, I think freedom. Freedom from the clutches society has latched onto me. I get to escape on two wheels with no one around (just nature and my wife).

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Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon

Our Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon bikes (mine and Ayla’s).

Ayla with her Diverge

Specs

• Frame: Specialized Diverge Expert FACT 9r carbon (2021), SWAT Door integration, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, Roubaix S-Wrap tape, Satin Oak Green Metallic/Gloss White (58)
• Pedals: Shimano M520 SPD
• Front Wheel: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples
• Rear Wheel: DT Swiss DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm inner width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, alloy freehub body, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples
• Front Tire: Specialized Pathfinder Pro, 2Bliss Ready, transparent sidewall, 700x38mm
• Rear Tire: Specialized Pathfinder Pro, 2Bliss Ready, transparent sidewall, 700x38mm
• Seatpost: Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset
• Fork: Specialized Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount
• Crankset: Shimano GRX RX810-1
• Chainrings: Shimano 40T
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano Shimano Threaded BSA BB
• Chain: Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX RX817 Di2, 11-speed
• Cassette: Shimano XT, 11-speed, 11-42t
• Shift Levers: Shimano GRX RX815 hydraulic brake levers, 11 speed electronic shifting
• Handlebar: Specialized Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare
• Stem: Specialized Future Stem Pro
• Front Brake: Shimano GRX RX815, hydraulic disc
• Rear Brake: Shimano GRX RX815, hydraulic disc
• Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry, Power, Hollow Titanium rails, 143mm
• Front Shock: Specialized Future Shock 2.0 w/ Damper"

Farkle & Extra Equipment

• Garmin 1035 computer
• Garmin front light
• Garmin read light / radar
• Shimano bluetooth module

• Michael’s Website

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