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2025 Specialized Chisel Comp vs 2026 Pivot Mach 4 SL Team

The XS is the Pivot Mach 4 SL Team size closest to your XS (Low) Specialized Chisel Comp. 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 Mach 4 SL Team

Compared with the Specialized Chisel Comp in XS (Low), the Pivot Mach 4 SL Team in XS places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−19 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+20 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+16 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2025 Specialized Chisel Comp (XS (Low)) and 2026 Pivot Mach 4 SL Team (XS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Chisel Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Pivot Mach 4 SL Team is the colored outline on top.J 1115

Specialized Chisel Comp, XS (Low)Pivot Mach 4 SL Team, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel Comp XS (Low)Pivot Mach 4 SL Team XSDifference
Reach390mm410+20 mm
Stack602.3mm583−19 mm
Head tube angle66.5°66−0.5°
Seat tube angle75.5°75−0.5°
Effective top tube527mm574+47 mm
Chainstay length437mm432−5 mm
Wheelbase1115mm1131+16 mm
BB drop46mm38−8 mm
BB height326mm336+10 mm
Standover756mm641−115 mm
Seat tube length375mm355−20 mm
Fork length530mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm85−10 mm

Differences are the Pivot Mach 4 SL Team minus the Specialized Chisel Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Chisel Comp, 2026 Pivot Mach 4 SL Team.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Chisel CompPivot Mach 4 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 CompCompPivot Mach 4 SL TeamTeam
FrameSpecialized SmartweldPivot Mach 4 SL
ForkRockShox SIDRockShox SID Ultimate SL
Rear shockRockShox Deluxe Select+RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
ShifterSRAM GXSRAM Pod Controller Ultimate
DerailleurSRAM GX EagleSRAM XX SL
CassetteSRAM NX EagleSRAM XX
ChainSRAM SX EagleSRAM XX SL
CranksetSRAM X1000 EagleSRAM XX SL
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireSpecialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast TrakMaxxis Rekon Race
BrakeSRAM Level TSRAM Motive Ultimate
HandlebarSpecialized XC MinirisePhoenix Team Flat
Dropper postTranzX DropperRockShox Reverb AXS
SaddleSpecialized Power Sportnot listed
Wheelsetnot listedReynolds Blacklabel 309/289
Rotornot listedSRAM CenterLine
Stemnot listedPhoenix Factory
Gripsnot listedPhoenix Team Flat
Headsetnot listedPivot Precision Sealed

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