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2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD vs 2024 Pivot Les SL Team

The S is the Pivot Les SL Team size closest to your M Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD. 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 Pivot Les SL Team

Compared with the Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD in M, the Pivot Les SL Team in S places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−10 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−21 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD (M) and 2024 Pivot Les SL Team (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Pivot Les SL Team is the colored outline on top.J 1124

Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD, MPivot Les SL Team, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel Hardtail LTD MPivot Les SL Team SDifference
Reach430mm420−10 mm
Stack605mm601−4 mm
Head tube angle68°68.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle74°74.5+0.5°
Chainstay length432mm429−3 mm
Wheelbase1124mm1103−21 mm
BB drop63mm64+1 mm
BB height309mm310+1 mm
Standover792mm649−143 mm
Seat tube length430mm395−35 mm
Fork length506mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm90−5 mm
Effective top tubenot listed592

Differences are the Pivot Les SL Team minus the Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD, 2024 Pivot Les SL Team.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTDPivot Les SL Team

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Chisel Hardtail LTDHardtail LTDPivot Les SL TeamTeam XX1 AXS
FrameSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5Pivot Les SL
Forknot listedFox 32 Factory
Shifternot listedSRAM XX1 Eagle Single Click
Derailleurnot listedSRAM XX1 Eagle
Cassettenot listedSRAM XX1 Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM XX1 Eagle
Cranksetnot listedSRAM XX1
Wheelsetnot listedReynolds Blacklabel 309/289 XC
Tirenot listedMaxxis Rekon Race
Brakenot listedSRAM Level Ultimate Stealth
Rotornot listedSRAM CenterLine CenterLock 160mm
Handlebarnot listedPhoenix Team Flat
Stemnot listedPhoenix Team XC/Trail
Gripsnot listedPhoenix Factory
Headsetnot listedPivot Precision
Seatpostnot listedPhoenix Team
Saddlenot listedWTB Phoenix Team Volt

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