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2011 Specialized P.2 vs 2010 Specialized P.3

The L is the Specialized P.3 size closest to your L Specialized P.2. 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 Specialized P.3

Compared with the Specialized P.2 in L, the Specialized P.3 in L places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 27 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+19 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+27 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+14 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+4 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2011 Specialized P.2 (L) and 2010 Specialized P.3 (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized P.2 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized P.3 is the colored outline on top.J 1049

Specialized P.2, LSpecialized P.3, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized P.2 LSpecialized P.3 LDifference
Reach382mm409mm+27 mm
Stack555mm574mm+19 mm
Head tube angle69.5°68.5°−1.0°
Seat tube angle69°70°+1.0°
Chainstay length390mm394mm+4 mm
Wheelbase1049mm1063mm+14 mm
BB height317mm301mm−16 mm
Standover712mm677mm−35 mm
Seat tube length332mm370mm+38 mm

Differences are the Specialized P.3 minus the Specialized P.2. Full charts: 2011 Specialized P.2, 2010 Specialized P.3.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized P.2Specialized P.3

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other dirt jump 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.

PartSpecialized P.2P.2Specialized P.3P.3
FrameSpecialized Reynolds 520not listed
ForkMarzocchi DJ2Marzocchi DJ1
ChainKMC Z510HXKMC KOOL K710SL
CranksetSpecialized TubularsSpecialized Fuse SL
PedalsSpecialized LoSpecialized Lo-Mag
TireSpecialized Rhythm Lite ControlSpecialized Rhythm Lite Control
BrakeAvid BB5, Avid FR-5Avid Elixir 4
StemSpecialized AggroSpecialized Aggro
HeadsetSpecialized FSA ImpactFSA PIG FS
SaddleSpecialized ComboSpecialized Fuse Lo Pro SL
Bottom bracketnot listedSpecialized Fuse SL
Rimnot listedSpecialized P.3
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Fuse

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