2024 Pivot Les SL Pro XT/XTR vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail
The M is the Specialized Chisel Hardtail size closest to your M Pivot Les SL Pro XT/XTR. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Hardtail
Compared with the Pivot Les SL Pro XT/XTR in M, the Specialized Chisel Hardtail in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Pivot Les SL Pro XT/XTR, MSpecialized Chisel Hardtail, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Pivot Les SL Pro XT/XTR M | Specialized Chisel Hardtail M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 430mm | −15 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 605mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 429 | 432mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1132 | 1124mm | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 64 | 63mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 310 | 309mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 684 | 792mm | +108 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 430mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95mm | −5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Hardtail minus the Pivot Les SL Pro XT/XTR. Full charts: 2024 Pivot Les SL Pro XT/XTR, 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail.
Where each sits in its class
Pivot Les SL Pro XT/XTRSpecialized Chisel Hardtail
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 | Pivot Les SL Pro XT/XTRPro XT/XTR | Specialized Chisel HardtailHardtail |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Pivot Les SL | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | Fox 32 Factory | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss XR 1700 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano 160/160mm | not listed |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Team Flat | not listed |
| Stem | Phoenix Team XC/Trail | not listed |
| Grips | Pivot | not listed |
| Headset | Pivot Cartridge | not listed |
| Seatpost | Phoenix Team | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Phoenix Pro Volt | not listed |
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