2026 Giant XTC Advanced 29 vs 2024 Pivot Les SL Team
The Pivot Les SL Team size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Pivot Les SL Team
Compared with the Giant XTC Advanced 29 in M, the Pivot Les SL Team in XL places the top of the head tube 34 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 77 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +34 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +50 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +77 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Giant XTC Advanced 29, MPivot Les SL Team, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant XTC Advanced 29 M | Pivot Les SL Team XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | 485 | +50 mm |
| Stack | 604 | 638 | +34 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 68.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 614 | 668 | +54 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 429 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1106 | 1183 | +77 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 64 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 764 | 748 | −16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 431 | 510 | +79 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 130 | +35 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 310 |
Differences are the Pivot Les SL Team minus the Giant XTC Advanced 29. Full charts: 2026 Giant XTC Advanced 29, 2024 Pivot Les SL Team.
Where each sits in its class
Giant XTC Advanced 29Pivot Les SL Team
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Giant XTC Advanced 29Advanced 29 1 | Pivot Les SL TeamTeam XX1 AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant XTC | Pivot Les SL |
| Fork | Fox 32 Factory | Fox 32 Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM XX1 Eagle Single Click |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8120 | SRAM XX1 |
| Wheelset | Giant XCR 2 | Reynolds Blacklabel 309/289 XC |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth |
| Rotor | Giant TR55 | SRAM CenterLine CenterLock 160mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact XC 35 | Phoenix Team Flat |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL XC | Phoenix Team XC/Trail |
| Grips | Giant XC Pro | Phoenix Factory |
| Dropper post | Giant Contact Switch Core | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Grit SL | WTB Phoenix Team Volt |
| Headset | not listed | Pivot Precision |
| Seatpost | not listed | Phoenix Team |
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