2024 Pivot Les SL Team vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail
The M is the Specialized Chisel Hardtail size closest to your S Pivot Les SL Team. 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 Team in S, the Specialized Chisel Hardtail in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Pivot Les SL Team, SSpecialized Chisel Hardtail, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Pivot Les SL Team S | Specialized Chisel Hardtail M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 430mm | +10 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 | 592 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 429 | 432mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1103 | 1124mm | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 64 | 63mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 310 | 309mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 649 | 792mm | +143 mm |
| Seat tube length | 395 | 430mm | +35 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 95mm | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Hardtail minus the Pivot Les SL Team. Full charts: 2024 Pivot Les SL Team, 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail.
Where each sits in its class
Pivot Les SL TeamSpecialized 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 TeamTeam XX1 AXS | Specialized Chisel HardtailHardtail |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Pivot Les SL | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | Fox 32 Factory | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 Eagle Single Click | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds Blacklabel 309/289 XC | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine CenterLock 160mm | not listed |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Team Flat | not listed |
| Stem | Phoenix Team XC/Trail | not listed |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory | not listed |
| Headset | Pivot Precision | not listed |
| Seatpost | Phoenix Team | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Phoenix Team Volt | not listed |
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