Specialzed Diverge......prices seem crazy!!

[Dave7]

I've been looking at the Specialized Roubaix & Diverge.
Frames are similar but Diverge is slightly more 'relaxed' and takes wider tyres etc.
I can get a Roubaix in carbon with 105 for £1400 or with discs £1600.
The diverge in carbon is £2500.
I asked (in the concept shop)......"why is it soooo expensive". The answer was "I have no idea".
I assume there is some reason but I cannot see it.

 

[Grant Fondo]

I've been looking at the Specialized Roubaix & Diverge.
Frames are similar but Diverge is slightly more 'relaxed' and takes wider tyres etc.
I can get a Roubaix in carbon with 105 for £1400 or with discs £1600.
The diverge in carbon is £2500.
I asked (in the concept shop)......"why is it soooo expensive". The answer was "I have no idea".
I assume there is some reason but I cannot see it.

No idea either? Have you tried the Bike Factory in Chester, had some 2015 Roubaix on sale a few weeks back, and even some 2016's had a discount... https://thebikefactory.co.uk/product/85380/roubaix-sl4-comp-disc-2015/

 

[Dave7]

No idea either? Have you tried the Bike Factory in Chester, had some 2015 Roubaix on sale a few weeks back, and even some 2016's had a discount... https://thebikefactory.co.uk/product/85380/roubaix-sl4-comp-disc-2015/

Thats were I was.....I think. Is that the one with the concept shop next to a general bike shop ?
I think they only have larger sizes reduced whereas I am 49/52 cm.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Yep, that's the one, I am after a 58-60 so will pop in this week. Have you tried out anything yet? There is a few I like look of similar to Roubaix, Defy, synapse etc. I flogged a really nice carbon ultegra synapse and wish I hadn't!

 

[vickster]

New model, need to recoup R&ad and for Soecialized most importantly branding, marketing and sponsorship costs

Assuming all the parts are identical? Ie brakes, wheel sets etc?

Isn't the Diverge really ugly too, pay a premium for that?

The issue with specialized from conversations I've had is very strict price control. Deals on older models if lucky or if they have a promotion on

Another reason to avoid the brand. As well as being really really common and to me ugly and/or dull to look at (even if the frames are meant to be super duper)

 

[Grant Fondo]

the Roubaix ain't the best looking either IMO, it looks weirdly 'squashed', mind you the Bike factory has them parked next to Pinarellos!

 

[Andrew_P]

They even have to have bendy Tandem top tubes!!

My first road bike was a Roubaix, and I hate the bendy top tubes, that was the main appeal of a Supersix!

Specialzed keep tight controls on pricing - Diverge is a different market segment for them with less competition at the moment so up the price I reckon!

 

[Dave7]

Yep, that's the one, I am after a 58-60 so will pop in this week. Have you tried out anything yet? There is a few I like look of similar to Roubaix, Defy, synapse etc. I flogged a really nice carbon ultegra synapse and wish I hadn't!

I am "thinking" os selling my Defy carbon in order to get something more comfy......but only if its noticeably more comfy.
They loaned me a 52 Roubaix for a week which I used yesterday......a nice ride but possibly a tad big for me (reachwise). They are also loaning me a 49 next week.