2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD vs 2024 Pivot Les SL Team
The XL is the Pivot Les SL Team size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Pivot Les SL Team in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD, XLPivot Les SL Team, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD XL | Pivot Les SL Team XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 485 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 633mm | 638 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 68.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 429 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1185mm | 1183 | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 64 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 310 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 847mm | 748 | −99 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 510 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 130 | +5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 668 |
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
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 Hardtail LTDHardtail LTD | Pivot Les SL TeamTeam XX1 AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Pivot Les SL |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 32 Factory |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle Single Click |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM XX1 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Reynolds Blacklabel 309/289 XC |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine CenterLock 160mm |
| Handlebar | not listed | Phoenix Team Flat |
| Stem | not listed | Phoenix Team XC/Trail |
| Grips | not listed | Phoenix Factory |
| Headset | not listed | Pivot Precision |
| Seatpost | not listed | Phoenix Team |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Phoenix Team Volt |
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