Specialized Diverge 4.0 review: Is this the sweet spot for gravel?

A refined, hydraulic Future Shock, expanded tire clearance (50mm with 8mm of clearance - so yes, 2.2in will fit), a longer wheelbase and expanded storage are a few of the new features on the fourth generation of the Specialized Diverge gravel bike.

I talk with Peter Sagan about his experience over the years with the Future Shock, and I share my experience testing the bike over two days in Slovenia.

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0:00 overview
1:49 Future Shock 3.0
3:07 worth the weight?
3:37 bike weights
4:04 energy savings
5:29 Future Shock adjustments
9:28 Peter Sagan interview
16:38 more frame changes
19:00 ride impressions
21:44 DT Swiss & Redshift comparisons
23:23 bolt-on options
23:58 questions?

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