2026 Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon vs 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825
The 61T is the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 size closest to your 61 Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon in 61, the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 in 61T places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 23 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −23 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −30 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon, 61Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825, 61TDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon 61 | Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 61T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 402 | −23 mm |
| Stack | 659 | 650 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 432 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1102 | 1072 | −30 mm |
| BB drop | 85 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 560 | not listed |
Differences are the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 minus the Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon, 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Sport CarbonFairlight Faran Shimano RX825
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon4 Sport Carbon | Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825Shimano GRX Di2 RX825 2x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 9r | Fairlight Faran 3.0 |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 3.1 | Fairlight Faran 3.0 Steel |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX610 | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822 | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano HG710/M7000 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX610 | Shimano FC-RX820-2 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BSA | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 | Hope RX24/Fortus 26 Pro5 |
| Tire | Tracer | Panaracer Gravel King X1 |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX410 | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | FSA Adventure |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Gossamer Energy |
| Grips | Specialized Body Geometry | not listed |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Carbon | SL-K |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-801 |
| Headset | not listed | Hope Standard |
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