Originally Posted by
orthoman
I nearly purchased 2018 Diverge but ended up with Warbird. Warbird is amazing and has huge tire capacity. More tire capacity gives more options. Mounted with Panaracer 40c Gravelkings, it is amazing how much off road is rideable. Having said that, the WTB Exposure 34 is a good compromise if you ride 50% road or more. Still capable to explore trails, but smooth rolling on the road. Stack height is lower than Diverge. If you need more upright position, then choose diverge.
I was torn between the warbird and the diverge as well. Ordered the Diverge Expert. I'll have to put a lower, longer stem and new bars, but tire clearance is good with up to 42m (maybe a tad more?) I get a nice discount on it that I wouldn't have got on the warbird, or I might have gone that route. I'll be racing gravel on it.