Specialized Diverge 4 Expert Rival XPLR — Gravel Bike

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  • FACT 9r carbon frame with Future Shock 3.2 suspension and a wireless SRAM Rival AXS XPLR drivetrain. In stock at both Fresh Air Kelowna locations.

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Whether you're covering ground on the KVR, spinning out the Okanagan Rail Trail, or lining up for a gravel race, the Diverge 4 Expert Rival XPLR is built to be your all-terrain ticket to speed and exploration. Its lightweight FACT 9r carbon frame pairs with Future Shock 3.2 front suspension to smooth out rough gravel for more control and less fatigue, while SRAM's new Rival AXS XPLR wireless drivetrain delivers crisp, gravel-specific shifting. With massive 700x45 tire clearance and the largest internal storage in gravel, this bike is ready to take you anywhere, fast.

 

 

KEY FEATURES

Frame: Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon frame with SWAT 4.0 door integration, Future Shock suspension, threaded bottom bracket, internal routing, and UDH dropout

Drivetrain: New SRAM Rival AXS E1 XPLR wireless 13-speed groupset with a 40t DUB Wide crankset and 10-46t cassette

Brakes: SRAM Rival E1 hydraulic disc brakes, front and rear

Wheels / Tyres: Roval Terra C tubeless-ready wheels (25mm internal width, 32mm depth) with Tracer 700x45 tan-sidewall tubeless-ready tyres

Cockpit: Specialized Adventure Gear Hover handlebar (103mm drop, 70mm reach, 12° flare), Future Stem Pro, and a Roval Terra carbon seatpost

Weight: 8.9 kg (19 lb, 9.9 oz), size 56

Standout feature: New SRAM Rival AXS XPLR wireless drivetrain paired with Future Shock 3.2 suspension and SWAT 4.0 internal storage for a genuinely race-and-adventure-ready build

WHO IS THIS FOR?

The Diverge 4 Expert Rival XPLR suits experienced gravel riders and racers who want a gravel-specific wireless drivetrain paired with genuine off-grid capability — think racing a local gravel event one weekend and touring the KVR the next. Its Future Shock suspension and wide-range 13-speed AXS XPLR gearing make it especially appealing to riders who already understand gravel setup and want top-tier shifting and comfort on rougher terrain.

Our team at Fresh Air will help you find the right fit in-store at both Kelowna locations. Stop by to work with one of our experienced staff members, or call 250-763-3425.

HOW TO SET UP

Getting your Diverge 4 Expert dialled in starts with proper fit — our team will set your saddle height, fore-aft position, and cockpit reach to match your riding style, and can help with cleat alignment if you're running clipless pedals. We'll also set up your Future Shock suspension to your weight and riding style, get your tubeless tire setup dialled in on the Tracer 700x45 tyres, and pair your SRAM AXS XPLR drivetrain to the app if you're using it. Drop into Fresh Air Pandosy (555 Groves Ave) or Fresh Air Dilworth (1656 Dilworth Drive), or book an appointment online.

FAQ

Q1: What size Specialized Diverge 4 Expert Rival XPLR do I need?
Specialized offers the Diverge 4 Expert in six sizes, 49cm through 61cm, and sizing is based on your height, reach, and riding position. Check Specialized's geometry chart for exact measurements, or come into either Fresh Air location and our team will get you set up on the right frame size.

Q2: Is the Diverge 4 Expert Rival XPLR right for the KVR or Okanagan Rail Trail?
Yes — with 700x45 tubeless-ready tyres, Future Shock suspension, and internal storage for longer days out, the Diverge 4 Expert is well suited to mixed-surface routes like the KVR and Okanagan Rail Trail, plus rougher backroad adventures.

Q3: What tyre width and clearance does the Diverge 4 Expert Rival XPLR support?
The Diverge 4 Expert comes spec'd with 700x45 Tracer tubeless-ready tyres, offering massive clearance for a lightweight carbon gravel bike. Our team can walk you through further tyre options in-store based on where you plan to ride.

SPECS

 

FRAMESET

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

SUSPENSION

Fork: Future Shock 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle, flat-mount disc

DRIVETRAIN

Shift Levers: SRAM Rival AXS E1

Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival AXS E1 XPLR

Cassette: SRAM Rival E1 XPLR 10-46t, 13sp

Chain: SRAM Rival E1

Crankset: SRAM Rival E1 XPLR, DUB Wide, 40t

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide

BRAKES

Front Brake: SRAM Rival E1, hydraulic disc

Rear Brake: SRAM Rival E1, hydraulic disc

WHEELS & TIRES

Front Wheel: Roval Terra C Rim, 25mm internal width, 32mm depth, 24h, Tubeless ready, DT for Roval 370 hub, Centerlock disc, DT Swiss Competition Race spokes

Front Tire: Tracer 700x45, Tan Sidewall, Tubeless Ready

Rear Tire: Tracer 700x45, Tan Sidewall, Tubeless Ready

Rear Wheel: Roval Terra C Rim, 25mm internal width, 32mm depth, 24h, Tubeless ready, DT for Roval 370 hub, Centerlock disc, DT Swiss Competition Race spokes

Inner Tubes: Presta, 700x32-50mm

COCKPIT

Stem: Future Stem, Pro

Handlebars: Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

Saddle: Body Geometry Power Expert

SeatPost: Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm

ACCESSORIES

SWAT: SWAT 4.0 internal downtube storage

WEIGHT

Weight: 8.9 kg (19 lb, 9.9 oz)

Weight Size: 56

 

 

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