2025 Specialized P.4 vs 2023 Specialized P.3
The 26" is the Specialized P.3 size closest to your 27.5" Specialized P.4. 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.4 in 27.5", the Specialized P.3 in 26" places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −25 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −30 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −42 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized P.4, 27.5"Specialized P.3, 26"Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized P.4 27.5" | Specialized P.3 26" | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445mm | 415mm | −30 mm |
| Stack | 588mm | 563mm | −25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72° | 72° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 636mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 385mm | 385mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1094mm | 1052mm | −42 mm |
| BB drop | 34mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 318mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 697mm | 691mm | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 350mm | 335mm | −15 mm |
| Fork length | 492mm | 480mm | −12 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 115mm | −5 mm |
Differences are the Specialized P.3 minus the Specialized P.4. Full charts: 2025 Specialized P.4, 2023 Specialized P.3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized P.4Specialized 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.4P.4 | Specialized P.3P.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chain | KMC Z610 | KMC Z1 |
| Crankset | Specialized P.series | Specialized P.series |
| Tire | Specialized Kicker Sport | Specialized Kicker Sport |
| Rim | Specialized P.Series | Specialized P.Series |
| Brake | SRAM Level T | Specialized Radius CX7, SRAM T |
| Handlebar | Specialized P.Series | Specialized P.Series |
| Saddle | Specialized Soder | Specialized P.Series |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized P.3 |
| Fork | not listed | Marzocchi Bomber DJ |
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