You’re not here to read about drop-bar bikes, I know, but things are getting a bit murky over at Specialized with the debut of their new Diverge gravel range that includes two longer and slacker EVO models, both sold with a flat handlebar. And a dropper post. And room for 27.5″ x 2.1″ rubber. And basically the same head angle as their 2018 Epic mountain bike. The Diverge EVOs even have front suspension of sorts.

You can get the deep dive on the curly-bar models from Dave Everett on CyclingTips, but we’ll stick to the two EVO grountain bikes here. And I promise I’ll never use that word again.

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