2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail vs 2024 Pivot Les SL Team
The Pivot Les SL Team size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Pivot Les SL Team
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Hardtail in M, the Pivot Les SL Team in XL places the top of the head tube 33 mm higher and 55 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 59 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +33 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +55 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +59 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Hardtail, MPivot Les SL Team, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Hardtail M | Pivot Les SL Team XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 485 | +55 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 638 | +33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 68.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 429 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1124mm | 1183 | +59 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 64 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 310 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 792mm | 748 | −44 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 510 | +80 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 130 | +35 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 668 |
Differences are the Pivot Les SL Team minus the Specialized Chisel Hardtail. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail, 2024 Pivot Les SL Team.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel HardtailPivot 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 | Specialized Chisel HardtailHardtail | Pivot Les SL TeamTeam XX1 AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Pivot Les SL |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | Fox 32 Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM XX1 Eagle Single Click |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM XX1 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PowerSpline | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Rim | Specialized hookless | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM T | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Phoenix Team Flat |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | WTB Phoenix Team Volt |
| Wheelset | not listed | Reynolds Blacklabel 309/289 XC |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine CenterLock 160mm |
| Stem | not listed | Phoenix Team XC/Trail |
| Grips | not listed | Phoenix Factory |
| Headset | not listed | Pivot Precision |
| Seatpost | not listed | Phoenix Team |
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