2012 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 at about the same height and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized P.2, LSpecialized P.3, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized P.2 L | Specialized P.3 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402mm | 409mm | +7 mm |
| Stack | 576mm | 574mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 68.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 71° | 70° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 390mm | 394mm | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1045mm | 1063mm | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 23.5mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 318mm | 301mm | −17 mm |
| Standover | 713mm | 677mm | −36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 332mm | 370mm | +38 mm |
| Fork length | 478mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 128mm | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized P.3 minus the Specialized P.2. Full charts: 2012 Specialized P.2, 2010 Specialized P.3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized P.2Specialized P.3
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.
| Part | Specialized P.2P.2 | Specialized P.3P.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Reynolds 520 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z-510XRB | KMC KOOL K710SL |
| Pedals | Specialized Lo | Specialized Lo-Mag |
| Tire | Specialized Rhythm Lite Control, Specialized Control | Specialized Rhythm Lite Control |
| Brake | Avid Elixir 1 | Avid Elixir 4 |
| Saddle | Specialized Combo | Specialized Fuse Lo Pro SL |
| Fork | not listed | Marzocchi DJ1 |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized Fuse SL |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Specialized Fuse SL |
| Rim | not listed | Specialized P.3 |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Aggro |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Fuse |
| Headset | not listed | FSA PIG FS |
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