2024 Pivot Les SL Ride SLX/XT vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail
The Specialized Chisel Hardtail size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Hardtail
Compared with the Pivot Les SL Ride SLX/XT in M, the Specialized Chisel Hardtail in XL places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 53 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +32 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +35 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +53 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Pivot Les SL Ride SLX/XT, MSpecialized Chisel Hardtail, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Pivot Les SL Ride SLX/XT M | Specialized Chisel Hardtail XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 480mm | +35 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 633mm | +32 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 | 1185mm | +53 mm |
| BB drop | 64 | 63mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 310 | 309mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 684 | 847mm | +163 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 520mm | +100 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 125mm | +25 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Hardtail minus the Pivot Les SL Ride SLX/XT. Full charts: 2024 Pivot Les SL Ride SLX/XT, 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail.
Where each sits in its class
Pivot Les SL Ride SLX/XTSpecialized 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 Ride SLX/XTRide SLX/XT | Specialized Chisel HardtailHardtail |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Pivot Les SL | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | Fox 32 Performance | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Ride | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss X 1900 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent Race | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Race Low Rise | not listed |
| Stem | Phoenix Team XC/Trail | not listed |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory | not listed |
| Seatpost | Phoenix Race | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Phoenix Race Volt | not listed |
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