2026 Giant XTC SLR 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 SLR 29 in M, the Pivot Les SL Team in L places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −11 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Giant XTC SLR 29, MPivot Les SL Team, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant XTC SLR 29 M | Pivot Les SL Team L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 | 460 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 620 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 68.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 429 | −11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1136 | 1150 | +14 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 64 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 757 | 711 | −46 mm |
| Seat tube length | 431 | 470 | +39 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 110 | +15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 638 | |
| BB height | not listed | 310 |
Differences are the Pivot Les SL Team minus the Giant XTC SLR 29. Full charts: 2026 Giant XTC SLR 29, 2024 Pivot Les SL Team.
Where each sits in its class
Giant XTC SLR 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 SLR 29SLR 29 1 | Pivot Les SL TeamTeam XX1 AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant XTC | Pivot Les SL |
| Fork | Giant Crest | Fox 32 Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM XX1 Eagle Single Click |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX | SRAM XX1 |
| Wheelset | Giant XCT | Reynolds Blacklabel 309/289 XC |
| Tire | Maxxis Recon Race | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | SRAM CenterLine CenterLock 160mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect XC | Phoenix Team Flat |
| Stem | Giant Contact | Phoenix Team XC/Trail |
| Grips | Giant Sole-O | Phoenix Factory |
| Dropper post | Giant Contact Switch Core | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant ErgoContact Trail | WTB Phoenix Team Volt |
| Headset | not listed | Pivot Precision |
| Seatpost | not listed | Phoenix Team |
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