2011 Specialized P.3 vs 2009 Specialized P.2
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized P.2
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized P.3 is drawn. The Specialized P.2 numbers we have for size L are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized P.3 L | Specialized P.2 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 426mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 554mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 69° | 68.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 70° | 71° | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 394mm | 394mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1063mm | 1059mm | −4 mm |
| BB height | 311mm | 300mm | −11 mm |
| Standover | 677mm | 675mm | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 312mm | 368mm | +56 mm |
Differences are the Specialized P.2 minus the Specialized P.3. Full charts: 2011 Specialized P.3, 2009 Specialized P.2.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized P.3Specialized P.2
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.
| Part | Specialized P.3P.3 Frame | Specialized P.2P.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Headset | Specialized FSA Impact | Specialized Tank FX |
| Fork | not listed | Marzocchi DJ2 |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM x4 |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X-5 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG-830 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized Fuse |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Specialized Fuse |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized alloy platform |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Rhythm Lite Control |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Hi Lo |
| Rim | not listed | Specialized Alex P.Disc AM |
| Brake | not listed | Avid Juicy 3SL |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized alloy Hi Rise P.Bar |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Aggro |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Fuse |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized alloy two bolt |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Fuse Lo |
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