Marin Headlands 2 vs Specialized Diverge 4 Sport Carbon - Shimano GRX 600

Both are gravel bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

For a typical all-round rider the Specialized Diverge 4 Sport Carbon - Shimano GRX 600 comes out ahead (69% against 67%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.

Marin

Headlands 2

67% for a typical rider

£2,899 at Brand website

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Specialized

Diverge 4 Sport Carbon - Shimano GRX 600

69% for a typical rider

£2,999 at Brand website

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What actually separates them

Price: The Marin Headlands 2 is £100 cheaper — £2,899 against £2,999.
Weight: The Specialized Diverge 4 Sport Carbon - Shimano GRX 600 is 0.4kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Tyre clearance: The Specialized Diverge 4 Sport Carbon - Shimano GRX 600 takes 50mm tyres against 45mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.

Side by side

Spec	Headlands 2	Diverge 4 Sport Carbon - Shimano GRX 600
Price	£2,899	£2,999
Weight	10.2 kg	9.8 kg
Frame	carbon	carbon
Groupset	Shimano GRX RX820 1x12 mechanical	Shimano GRX RX610 1x12 mechanical
Stack / reach	1.53	1.52
Tyre clearance	45 mm	50 mm
Lowest gear	22 in	21 in
Mudguard mounts	Yes	Yes
Comfort	79	78
Speed	20	25
Climbing	55	61
Value	8	9

Neither might be the right answer

This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.

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