2012 Specialized P.3 vs 2012 Specialized P.2
The L is the Specialized P.2 size closest to your L Specialized P.3. 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.2
Compared with the Specialized P.3 in L, the Specialized P.2 in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized P.3, LSpecialized P.2, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized P.3 L | Specialized P.2 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411mm | 402mm | −9 mm |
| Stack | 567mm | 576mm | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69° | 69.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72° | 71° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 393mm | 390mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061mm | 1045mm | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 30mm | 23.5mm | −7 mm |
| BB height | 311mm | 318mm | +7 mm |
| Standover | 677mm | 713mm | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 312mm | 332mm | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 470mm | 478mm | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 122mm | 128mm | +6 mm |
Differences are the Specialized P.2 minus the Specialized P.3. Full charts: 2012 Specialized P.3, 2012 Specialized P.2.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized P.3Specialized P.2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized reducer shim | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Reynolds 520 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC Z-510XRB |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized Lo |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Rhythm Lite Control, Specialized Control |
| Brake | not listed | Avid Elixir 1 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Combo |
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