Hi guys, just wondering if people have ridden both the Diverge and the Soma Wolverine and what they think of it? I have heard rave reviews about both. I have a Specialized Diverge A1 (aluminium) but due to a change in circumstances, have to get a second commuter/gravel grinder. Just undecided if I should try something different and go for the Soma Wolverine or upgrade to a higher model of the Diverge. Thanks!
No experience with either. It's tough...you have the Diverge and know how you like it so that one is easy. But it's always cool to get a new bike too that you've never had before. The Soma looks cool and I like that you can easily run it single speed if you ever wanted. Not sure your terrain but I'd be put off by the steel fork but there's plenty of people that like having a steel fork. If you are looking for something in steel...have you looked at the Jamis Renegade Exploit or Expat?
I haven't spent significant time on the Diverge, but I have gotten my hands on one for a test ride or two. I do own a Wolverine. That said, I would say they are kind of apples and oranges (I mean, the Wolverine is orange...).
The Diverge is definitely a little more aggressive, lively performance oriented bike. It doesn't have the massive tire clearance of the Wolverine, or all the rack mounts. It rides very nicely but not as smooth IMO as the buttery Wolverine.
I was building one bike to do it all as a commuter and the utility and versatility of the Wolverine won me over from something more like a Diverge/Warbird/Grade (though the Grade comes close to blending the two).
