Originally Posted by
BluesDawg
I completely understand the concern some who prefer a low, racing position have with the increased stack height on the new Diverge. But for me, that is one of the best features of this new model (along with the Future Shock) and has me seriously considering buying one instead of the Sequoia I had been planning on. The stack on the 58 Diverge is roughly the same as what I have currently on my Large AWOL and on my custom Zukas road bike. I prefer a more upright bar position for gravel riding, plus, my neck mobility is severely limited requiring even my road bike's handlebar to be just a hair under saddle height so I can see farther ahead than just beyond my front tire.
You can get the bars above the saddle on the old Diverge if you want. It doesn't have a low racing position. I'm 5'10" with a 33 inch inseam on a 54 when most people my size would be on a 56 and the top of the hoods are actually level with the saddle with the stem slammed.