>>1860773The new specialized gravel bike that is less aggressive than the S-Works Crux is the Specialized diverge. The 2023 model has a substantial microsuspension following the microsuspensions used in the WIllier STR, the Cannondale Topstone and others.
The diverge previously had a small microsuspension I think (?) like the Specialized Roubaix which is essentially the same bike but made for less aggressive roads
Specialized bikes made for gravel
Specialized Diverge
Specialized Roubaix
S-Works Crux
The most famous gravel race in the world was won by a woman riding a Crux. Paris-Roubaix was previously won by someone riding a Roubaix.
The WIllier literally uses a piece of rubber. The Roublaix uses an 0 shaped piece of cabon fiber. The C-dale topstone uses a rear hinge. Now the Diverge is using a top tube mini-supension.
The market hasn't determined what is the best mini suspension yet so there's multiple versions.
