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LES SL 29″

The Racer’s Edge

On the right course, nothing is faster than a hardtail, and nothing delivers the stiffness to weight ratio and raw speed as a Pivot LES SL. The LES SL is engineered to the Nth degree to deliver the kind of handling, extreme power transfer and weight that transforms every last watt of output into a race-winning performance.

Rear Travel - Hardtail
Hardtail

Rear Travel

Wheel Size - 29"
29"

Wheel Size

Material - Carbon
Carbon

Material

A NEW PARADIGM IN HARDTAIL PERFORMANCE

A tenth of a second gained here, a hundredth there, over and over across the length of an hour and a half long cross country race really add up at the finish line. The LES SL is up to three-quarters of a pound (that’s 300 grams!) lighter than it’s already svelte predecessor making it a racer’s dream that can turn seconds saved into minutes – all while retaining the quality and handling that has pushed Pivot athletes to cross country race wins at the elite level across the world. With new carbon dropouts, an integrated headset and new layup schedule utilizing Hollow Core Molding Technology and cutting edge carbon materials, the LES SL is by far the lightest hardtail we’ve ever built. Pivot’s race-winning hardtail legacy takes a quantum leap forward with a lighter, faster and sharper-edged tool with only one goal in mind: getting from point A to point B as fast as possible.

PROGRESSIVE XC GEOMETRY

When a bike racks up wins and course records in races around the world and is the weapon of choice for our World Cup XC, Tour Divide, 24-Hour racers every time the course is smooth and fast, you know that geometry is dialed. That’s why the LES SL retains the same great fit and handling that has made the LES a favorite with our elite racers across multiple disciplines. New school cross country race geometry relies on slacker head angles, shorter stems and longer reaches for the kind of stability that excels over the longest races and technical World Cup race courses with razor-sharp agility that makes it a short track racer’s advantage.

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Kit
Team XTR
Team XX1 AXS
Pro X01
Pro XT/XTR
Race X01
Race XT
Frame Kit
Frame
Starting Price
$10,999.00
$11,999.00
$8,999.00
$7,699.00
$6,699.00
$5,799.00
$4,899.00
$3,499.00
Frame
LES SL
LES SL
LES SL
LES SL
LES SL
LES SL
LES SL
LES SL
Material
Carbon
Carbon
Carbon
Carbon
Carbon
Carbon
Carbon
Carbon
Wheel Size
29"
29"
29"
29"
29"
29"
29"
29"
Fork
Fox Factory Stepcast 32 29" w/ Remote, 44mm offset, FIT4 - 100mm
Fox Factory Stepcast 32 29" w/ Remote, 44mm offset, FIT4 - 100mm
Fox Factory Stepcast 32 29" w/ Remote, 44mm offset, FIT4 - 100mm
Fox Factory Stepcast 32 29" w/ Remote, 44mm offset, FIT4 - 100mm
Fox Performance Stepcast 32 29", 44mm offset, GRIP - 100mm
Fox Performance Stepcast 32 29", 44mm offset, GRIP - 100mm
Fox Factory Stepcast 32 29" w/ Remote, 44mm offset, FIT4 - 100mm
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Headset
Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated Cartridge
Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated Cartridge
Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated Cartridge
Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated Cartridge
Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated Cartridge
Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated Cartridge
Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated Cartridge
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Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed
Sram XX1 Eagle AXS 12-Speed
Sram X01 Eagle 12-Speed
Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed
Sram X01 Eagle 12-Speed
Shimano XT M8100 SGS 12-Speed
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Shifter
Shimano XTR M9100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed
Sram XX1 Eagle AXS 12-Speed
Sram X01 Eagle 12-Speed
Shimano XT M8100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed
Sram GX Eagle 12-Speed
Shimano SLX M7100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed
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Brakes
Shimano XTR M9100 2-piston
Sram Level Ultimate 2-piston
Sram Level TLM 2-piston
Shimano XT M8100 2-piston
Sram Level TL 4-piston
Shimano SLX M7100 2-piston
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Crankset
Race Face Next SL 34t
Sram XX1 Eagle DUB SL 34t
Sram X01 Eagle DUB 34t
Race Face Æffect R 34t
Sram Descendant 7k Eagle DUB 32t
Race Face Ride 32t
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Drive Unit
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Phoenix Team Flat Carbon - 760mm
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Handlebar
Phoenix Team Flat Carbon - 760mm
Phoenix Team Flat Carbon - 760mm
Phoenix Team Flat Carbon - 760mm
Phoenix Team Flat Carbon - 760mm
Phoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum - 780mm
Phoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum - 780mm
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Grips
Phoenix Factory Lock-On
Phoenix Factory Lock-On
Phoenix Factory Lock-On
Phoenix Factory Lock-On
Phoenix Factory Lock-On
Phoenix Factory Lock-On
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Stem
Phoenix Team XC/Trail
Phoenix Team XC/Trail
Phoenix Team XC/Trail
Phoenix Team XC/Trail
Phoenix Team XC/Trail
Phoenix Team XC/Trail
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Seatpost
Phoenix Team Carbon
Phoenix Team Carbon
Phoenix Pro Carbon
Phoenix Pro Carbon
Phoenix Race Aluminum
Phoenix Race Aluminum
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Saddle
Phoenix WTB Team Volt (Narrow Width)
Phoenix WTB Team Volt (Narrow Width)
Phoenix WTB Pro Volt (Narrow Width)
Phoenix WTB Pro Volt (Narrow Width)
Phoenix WTB Race Volt (Narrow Width)
Phoenix WTB Race Volt (Narrow Width)
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Cassette
Shimano XTR M9100 10-51t
Sram XG-1299 10-52t
Sram XG-1275 10-52t
Shimano XT M8100 10-51t
Sram XG-1275 10-52t
Shimano SLX M7100 10-51t
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Wheels
DT Swiss XRC 1200 w/ DT Swiss 240 hub
DT Swiss XRC 1200 w/ DT Swiss 240 hub
DT Swiss M1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub
DT Swiss M1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub
DT Swiss M1900 w/ DT Swiss 370 hub, 25mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x148 R
DT Swiss M1900 w/ DT Swiss 370 hub, 25mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x148 R
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Wheel Upgrades
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DT Swiss XRC 1200 w/ DT Swiss 240 hub
DT Swiss XRC 1200 w/ DT Swiss 240 hub
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Tires
Maxxis Ikon 29" x 2.2" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXSPEED, 120 TPI Maxxis Ikon 29" x 2.2" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXSPEED, 120 TPI
Maxxis Ikon 29" x 2.2" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXSPEED, 120 TPI Maxxis Ikon 29" x 2.2" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXSPEED, 120 TPI
Maxxis Ikon 29" x 2.2" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXSPEED, 120 TPI Maxxis Ikon 29" x 2.2" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXSPEED, 120 TPI
Maxxis Ikon 29" x 2.2" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXSPEED, 120 TPI Maxxis Ikon 29" x 2.2" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXSPEED, 120 TPI
Maxxis Ikon 29" x 2.2" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXSPEED, 120 TPI Maxxis Ikon 29" x 2.2" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXSPEED, 120 TPI
Maxxis Ikon 29" x 2.2" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXSPEED, 120 TPI Maxxis Ikon 29" x 2.2" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXSPEED, 120 TPI
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Rotors
Shimano XTR CenterLock - 160mm Shimano XTR CenterLock - 160mm
Sram CenterLine CenterLock - 160mm Sram CenterLine CenterLock - 160mm
Sram Centerline CenterLock - 160mm Sram Centerline CenterLock - 160mm
Shimano XT CenterLock - 160mm Shimano XT CenterLock - 160mm
Sram Centerline 6-bolt - 160mm Sram Centerline 6-bolt - 160mm
Shimano SLX 6-bolt - 160mm Shimano SLX 6-bolt - 160mm
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Chain
Shimano CN-M9100 12-Speed
Sram XX1 Eagle 12-Speed
Sram X01 Eagle 12-Speed
Shimano CN-M8100 12-Speed
Sram GX Eagle 12-Speed
Shimano CN-M7100 12-Speed
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Geometry & Sizing

We strive to build the best-performing cycling products in the world.

LES SL 29" Geometry & Sizing
SmallSM
MediumMD
LargeLG
Extra LargeXL
ASeat Tube Length (C-T)
40.64 cm
45.09 cm
48.26 cm
53.34 cm
BTop Tube Length
58.17 cm
60.71 cm
62.23 cm
64.77 cm
CHead Tube Length
9.78 cm
10.16 cm
11.30 cm
13.97 cm
DHead Tube Angle
69.3º
69.5º
69.5)
70.0º
ESeat Tube Angle
73.0º
72.5
72.5º
72.5º
FChain Stay Length
43.43 cm
43.43 cm
43.43 cm
43.43 cm
GBottom Bracket Height
30.73 cm
30.73 cm
30.73 cm
30.73 cm
HStandover Height
72.39 cm
74.17 cm
111.51 cm
75.44 cm
IWheelbase
108.15 cm
109.91 cm
63.07
113.64 cm
Stack
60.86 cm
61.29 cm
63.07 cm
65.13 cm
Reach
39.55 cm
41.38
42.32 cm
44.27 cm
LES SL 29

Engineer's Corner

Get everything you need to know about the LES SL 29".

DetailsTech SpecsFAQs
  • Super-light, ride-tuned, carbon frame
  • Frame weight (size medium) is 2.3 lbs (1045 grams)
  • Ultra-lightweight carbon dropouts
  • Integrated headset for a lighter frame and lighter overall system weight
  • New-school hardtail racing geometry
  • Optimized Pivot Cable Port System for hassle-free, full-length, internal cable routing
  • 1x, 2x compatible
Which size bike should I purchase?
To ensure the best sizing, we recommend that you visit your local Pivot dealer to get a professional fit and refer to our geometry chart to check your measurements. However, we can provide a rough guideline:

Small: 5'3" – 5’8” (160cm - 172cm)

Medium: 5'8” – 5’11” (172cm - 180cm)

Large: 5’11”– 6’1” (180cm - 185cm)

X-Large: 6'1" (185cm )
Can I use a dropper post with this frame?
Yes, internally routed dropper posts are compatible with the LES SL.
What dropper post length should I use?
There are limitations that each dropper post has for each frame size based on the rider’s saddle height, so it is important to check the fit before choosing the travel and model of dropper post for your LES SL. Use the Dropper Fit Guide under the Tech Specs section to help identify the right post length.
What is the size of the seatpost?
30.9mm
What is the size of the seat clamp?
34.9mm (or 35mm as some manufacturers call it)
What is the seat tube insertion depth on the LES SL?
S - 215mm

M - 265mm

L - 295mm

XL - 340mm

*Please check seat post measurements carefully before installing the post.
What is the hub/wheel spacing?
The LES SL uses Boost 148mm x 12mm hub/wheel spacing. This hub design has wider flanges, so you cannot change the end caps to convert an existing 135mm, 142mm, 150mm, or 157mm hub.
Can you set up the LES SL as a single speed?
No, not easily. If you see a single speed setup in your future check out the LES with its Swinger II dropouts. The system fully adjustable for single speed use or to simply adjust the chainstay length for increased tire and mud clearance.
How wide of a tire and what size wheels can I run on the LES SL?
We recommend tires up to 2.3” wide with (up to) 28mm maximum inner width rims on 29” wheels for the LES SL. Rim width and tire manufacture sizing call outs and tire inconsistency can result in huge difference among both tire brands and individual tires. We suggest you check the fit with your chosen rim and tire combination to make sure it has proper clearance before riding
What wheel sizes are compatible?
The LES SL is compatible with 29” wheels
What is the thread pitch on the rear axle?
Pivot uses a 1.5 thread pitch on the rear thru axle.
What cranks will the LES SL accept?
The LES SL will accept all cranks designed for the BOOST system and compatible with a Press Fit 92mm bottom bracket. BOOST system means that the rear hub spacing is 148mm and the chain-rings have (approximately) a 52mm chainline.
Can I use a non-Boost crankset?
You can use non-Boost: Race Face Next SL 1x cranks, Shimano XT and XTR 11 speed 1x11 cranks (with 30t or 32t), and Shimano XT 11 and XTR 11 speed 2x11 cranks (with 24t/34t or 26t/36t). There may be other 2x non-Boost cranksets available that will work, though it will depend on the chainline and chainring size. If the chainline is not out far enough, the front derailleur clearance may be tight when shifting into the small ring – the front derailleur mount has been shifted outwards to accommodate the Boost design.
What bottom bracket will work with my bike?
The LES SL uses a Pressfit BB92 (PF92) bottom bracket. All major crank manufacturers and many aftermarket companies make PF92 bottom brackets. However, if you are running a crank with a 30mm diameter spindle (like Race face) we highly recommend using a bottom bracket with a double row bearing design such as our Pivot Enduro BB.
What is the narrowest Q-Factor crank I can run?
163mm
What is the maximum size chain ring I can run?
36t (for 1x)
What front derailleur is compatible with the LES SL frame?
An e-type side-swing style front derailleur - Shimano produces the e-type side-swing front derailleur in:

- Deore
What travel fork can I use on my LES SL?
The LES SL was designed for 100mm to 130mm fork travel. 130mm is the maximum travel length to be used on the LES SL. We use the new FOX 32 Step Cast 100mm fork in all our complete bike builds. This fork is a 29” race-specific fork designed for 29” wheels with up to 2.3” tires and is NOT compatible with 27.5 tires.
What is the fork offset on the LES SL?
The Fox 32 100mm Stepcast we spec on all the standard builds has a 44mm offset.
What headset do I need for the LES SL?
For the LES SL, we use an integrated style headset. The upper bearing measures 1-1/8" with 45°/45° ACB
What is the largest rotor I can fit?
180mm
Do I need a rear brake adapter?
No rear brake adapter is needed for a 160mm rotor. If you would like to put a 180mm rotor on, you will need a direct mount post-to-post adapter.
What are the torque specs?
A detailed PDF of the torque specs can be found in the Tech Specs section.
How much does it weigh?
A size medium LES SL frame weighs just 2.3 lbs (1045 grams). Pivot bicycles are among the lightest available, but the weight is only one of many factors that make a great bicycle. Other aspects such as frame stiffness, strength, durability, and ride quality are just as important as weight to our engineers when designing our Hollow Core Carbon and aluminum frames. Instead of comparing grams online, we suggest you visit your local Pivot dealer and see our attention to detail, smart, high-value spec, and class-leading features. Bring a scale if you’d like but take just one demo ride and you’ll feel why Pivot Cycles are the most well-rounded, highest performing bicycles on the market and in many cases, yes, it’s the lightest as well.

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