27.5 is the newly accepted term for the MTB wheel size that was formerly known as 650b and we now look at the brand new Pivot Les in that size. Whether you are looking for an XTERRA race bike or just a good bike to get away from the roads, the Les might be for you.

The Pivot Les is likely as clean here as we will ever see it and the green color is striking.

The head tube junction of the Pivot Les 27.5.

The XTR edition comes with a Fox 32 Float 27.5 100 trail adjustable fork.

The cockpit with Pivot lock-on grips and Shimano XTR shift/ brake levers.

Syntace 109 stem and Pivot riser bars.

The rear rend of the Pivot Les.

A Pivot WTB Volt Team saddle.

A Syntace P6 post holds up the saddle.

Shimano XTR 26/38 cranks and an XTR front derailleur.

And of course a XTR rear derailleur.

The Shimano XTR trail disc brake is part of this package.

Kenda Karma tires on DT Swiss Spline One XR1501 wheels round out the package.

The Les is also available as a 29er and is actually quite popular for the Pivot brand. The 27.5 is new for 2014.

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