2025 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp vs 2024 Pivot Les SL Team
The XL is the Pivot Les SL Team size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Hardtail 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 Les SL Team
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp in XL, the Pivot Les SL Team in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, XLPivot Les SL Team, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp XL | Pivot Les SL Team XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 485 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 636mm | 638 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 662mm | 668 | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 429 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1178mm | 1183 | +5 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 |
Differences are the Pivot Les SL Team minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, 2024 Pivot Les SL Team.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail CompPivot 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 Epic Hardtail CompHardtail Comp | Pivot Les SL TeamTeam XX1 AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | Pivot Les SL |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL | Fox 32 Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM XX1 Eagle Single Click |
| Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM 1270 Transmission | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle | SRAM XX1 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized 29 | Reynolds Blacklabel 309/289 XC |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | SRAM Level Bronze | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth |
| Rotor | SRAM 180, SRAM 160 | SRAM CenterLine CenterLock 160mm |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Phoenix Team Flat |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-Forged Alloy | Phoenix Team XC/Trail |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips | Phoenix Factory |
| Seatpost | Specialized Alloy | Phoenix Team |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | WTB Phoenix Team Volt |
| Headset | not listed | Pivot Precision |
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