
Building community, one adventure at a time
Our mission is to build community on and off the bike through outdoor exploration and adventure. Since 2017 we have specialized in gravel/off-road bikes, bikepacking accessories, equipment maintenance, education, and event promotion. We are the Northeast Kansas one stop shop for everything you need for gravel and bikepacking exploration. From racing to wandering the backroads and trails we have it all. Located in the gravel capital of the world (Emporia, KS), we aim to supply, embody and encourage pushing oneself to immerse in nature, allowing you to find confidence in getting lost on your bike and make an adventure of it.
Specialized DIVERGE COMP CARBON OAKGRN/SMK 54
Whether your goal is to escape on gravel back roads, far from cars and crowds, or drop the hammer at the front of your favorite gravel race, no bike does it better than the new Diverge. It’s quite simply the fastest, most capable - and just maybe the most fun - bike we’ve ever made, delivering a ride that’s quick and lively under power, but stable and confidence inspiring when the terrain gets rough. From Future Shock 2.0 and all-new gravel geometry, to internal storage and category leading tire clearance, the new Diverge represents everything we’ve learned over more than 40 years of riding road, gravel and dirt. The Diverge writes an entirely new chapter in the gravel bike category, so you can dream up entirely new rides. It’s the ultimate getaway vehicle.
With a FACT 9r carbon frame and Future Shock 2.0, the Diverge Comp will have you riding faster and more confidently over more terrain than you ever imagined possible. SRAM’s wireless Apex eTap AXS 12-speed groupset delivers quick, crisp shifting and alloy DT Swiss G540 wheels keep you rolling efficiently, while Unbound winning Pathfinder Pro 42mm tires deliver performance across smooth pavement, dirt roads and gravel tracks. To give the Diverge Comp a perfectly balanced ride we spec Roval’s Terra seat post.
- Nothing unlocks a bike’s capability like tire clearance, so we gave the new Diverge a whopping 47mm of tire clearance with a 700c wheel and 2.1” with a 650b wheel. Thanks to a drive-side chain stay utilizing a solid beam of carbon behind the chainrings, we’ve created clearance without using a fragile dropped chain stay design or increasing chain stay length.
- We’ve given the Diverge plenty of rack mounts, including fork and top tube mounts, to ensure you can take what you need, no matter how far you plan to go, or how long you plan to stay out. Note: all carbon models will need an aftermarket seatpost clamp with rack mount to install a rear rack.
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At Merchant Cycles, we believe that cycling isn’t just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just starting out, there’s no better way to build community and adventure than on two wheels. Join our community and explore the great outdoors with like-minded individuals.
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