The Les SL is the latest hardtail mountain bike frame and build from Pivot. This version of the iconic hardtail is all about the speed.
I created a guide for all of the Les Frames and it is getting pretty long so it seemed fitting to give this new frame its own post, so here it is.
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Colorways


Les SL Builds & Pricing
Team Builds
- Team XX1 AXS w/ carbon wheels: $8,199
- Team XX1 w/ carbon wheels: $7,699
- Team XTR 12-speed w/ carbon wheels: $7,199
Pro Builds
- Pro XO1 w/ carbon wheels: $6,899
- Pro XT/XTR 12-speed w/ carbon wheels: $6,299
- Pro Sram XO1: $5,599
- Pro XT/XTR 12-speed: $4,999
Race Builds
- Race Sram XO1: $4,299
- Race Shimano XT: $3,799
Frame Only
- Carbon frame kit w/ Fox 32 Step-Cast 100 Kashima: $3,099
- Carbon frame: $2,099
Additional Pivot Les SL Resources
MTBR: Pivot Cycles introduces the new LES SL
Singletracks: Pivot LES SL Cross-Country Hardtail Mountain Bike Debuts with Accolades
Bike Rumor: Pivot LES sheds more grams with new LES SL XC race hardtail frame
Frame Details
For 1x drivetrains the max chainring size is 36t.
Not Single Speed Capable
Only fits 29″ Wheels

Dimension | Small | Medium | Large | Extra Large | |
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A | Seat Tube Length (C-T) | 16.00 in / 40.64 cm | 17.75 in / 45.09 cm | 19.00 in / 48.26 cm | 21.00 in / 53.34 cm |
B | Top Tube Length | 22.90 in / 58.17 cm | 23.90 in / 60.71 cm | 24.50 in / 62.23 cm | 25.50 in / 64.77 cm |
C | Head Tube Length | 3.85 in / 9.78 cm | 4.00 in / 10.16 cm | 4.45 in / 11.30 cm | 5.50 in / 13.97 cm |
D | Head Tube Angle | 69.30° | 69.50° | 69.50° | 70.00° |
E | Seat Tube Angle (Eff.) | 73.00° | 72.50° | 72.50° | 72.50° |
F | Chain Stay Length | 17.10 in / 43.43 cm | 17.10 in / 43.43 cm | 17.10 in / 43.43 cm | 17.10 in / 43.43 cm |
G | Bottom Bracket Height | 12.10 in / 30.73 cm | 12.10 in / 30.73 cm | 12.10 in / 30.73 cm | 12.10 in / 30.73 cm |
H | Standover Height | 28.50 in / 72.39 cm | 29.20 in / 74.17 cm | 29.60 in / 75.18 cm | 29.70 in / 75.44 cm |
I | Wheelbase | 42.58 in / 108.15 cm | 43.27 in / 109.91 cm | 43.90 in / 111.51 cm | 44.74 in / 113.64 cm |
Stack | 23.96 in / 60.86 cm | 24.13 in / 61.29 cm | 24.83 in / 63.07 cm | 25.64 in / 65.13 cm | |
Reach | 15.57 in / 39.55 cm | 16.29 in / 41.38 cm | 16.66 in / 42.32 cm | 17.43 in / 44.27 cm |