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Pivot Cycles Les 29er Hardtail

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There are some days when the race just demands something a little (or a lot) more rigid. We know that weight matters and that the pursuit of the win is often based on having the lightest, fastest machine possible. We are excited to introduce something different and still uniquely Pivot to our line: A Pivot without a pivot. With the all new full carbon Pivot Les 29er we’ve created a frame that offers the complete package: A balance of frame stiffness, tuned compliance and straight up performance (and we look good doing it too). In addition to the sub 2.5lb frame weight and incredible ride performance, the Les features our all new patent pending switchable Swinger adjustable dropout System.

  • Pivot exclusive hollow box, high-compression internal molding technology allows for greater compaction and smoother internal walls resulting in a lighter, stronger, highly optimized, ride tuned frame design.
  • Included full carbon molded 12mm X 142mm dropouts with replaceable hanger.
  • Optional Patent Pending Swinger adjustable dropout system provides quick, consistent, indexed chain adjustments for single speed use along with fast wheel changes and no change in brake adjustments.
  • Full internal shift cable routing with under bottom bracket access port design for hassle free installation.
  • Tapered 1.5” headtube, Press Fit 92mm wide bottom bracket, and direct mount front derailleur simplify set up and maximize stiffness.


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by LIV2RYD

Date Reviewed: February 14, 2013

Strengths:    - Geared or SS with a change of the rear dropouts
- dialed geometry
- stiff where it needs to be but still provides a very compliant ride
- the SS kit comes with all the bits to clean up the bike (internal cable port covers, f der cover)
- great looking bike
- support from Pivot has been great


Weaknesses:    - Expensive but competitive with other carbon bikes of this quality.
- downtube armour would have been a nice touch. I used clear helicopter tape on mine

Bottom Line:   
The LES is my 4th 29er SS in the past 7 years. I was excited when I first read about the Les because it's geometry matches the Superfly with the notable difference of shorter chainstays and a longer toptube. Let me start by saying that Pivot has absolutely nailed the geometry on the Les. The bike feels more trail bike up front and more race bike out back. Acceleration is impressive, it feels like the bike gets up to speed a bit quicker than my 'fly. Whats interesting is even though the wheelbase is shorter, it rails turns with more authority. Ride quality is very refined, stiff in the BB and headube area but the rear chainstays are tuned to level the chatter in the trail. You stay more connected to the trail on the Les, my 'fly was stiff but a bit harsher out back. BTW, the Syntace P6 Hiflex post is a work of art and helps dampen the ride to a very comfortable level for a hardtail. Its only one ride but it took me a couple of miles to find my groove on this bike and by the 10 mile mark it felt just like home, I believe this is a true sign of a dialed bike. Having the versatility of running the bike geared or SS is a big plus too.
Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Eric Davis

Date Reviewed: January 29, 2013

Strengths:    Looks great and handles well, Climbs like a mountain goat, SS sliders are great

Weaknesses:    So far nothing I can put my finger on

Bottom Line:   
Solid contruction, nice and stiff at the bottom bracket. Bike feels like it has some compliance in the rear...in a good way. Not sure if it is the Syntace P6 seat post or the chain stays. The headtube is slightly more slack than some other XC HT but it doesn't seem to affect the bikes quickness. Descends exceptionaly well for a HT. Love the Fox 32 CTD fork, a great match for the bike. I have the bike set up as a SS and love the sliding rockers. I have a 32/19 set up with the sliders in the middle. I can easily go up or down one gear without changing the chain, might be able to move two gears.
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