Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Fork Manitou Circus Expert -
Groupset Truvativ Descendant -
Suspension Hardtail -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully-butted tubing, tapered head tube, PF30 forged BB shell, integrated ISCG 05 tabs, forged horizontal dropouts, integrated chain tensioners
Suspension Fork
Manitou Circus Expert, ABS+ damper, air spring, Jump Stack Tune, external compression adjust, rebound adjust, lockout, internal shim stack high-speed damping, dual bottom-out bumpers 1.5"" tapered steerer, 32mm straight wall alloy stanchions
Drivetrain
Crank
Truvativ Descendant, BB30, 7050 alloy, 170mm arms, thin 32T ring
Bottom Bracket
SRAM, PF30
Chain
KMC Z610H, single speed 1/2""x3/32"", anti-drop inner links
Pedals
Specialized P.Series Dirt, nylon body w/ molded pins, DU bushing w/ wave washer, 9/16""
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub
P.Series Dirt Jump, disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, solid axle w/ track nut, 32h
Rims
P.26, alloy, double-wall, triple void, 32mm inner width, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g, black
Tires
Specialized Renegade Slopestyle, 60TPI, wire bead, 26x2.1""
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes Radar, hydraulic disc, post mount, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Hayes Radar
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized P.Series MTB, forged alloy, top load
Handlebar
Specialized P.Series MTB Dirt, 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 38mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm
Grips
P.Grip, Pruven material, lock-on w/ closed end, 140mm
Headset
FSA Orbit, 1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower integrated, Campy style, full cartridge bearings, 5.3mm cone spacer, includes 1-1/8"" reducer crown race
Seat
Saddle
P.Series Dirt
Seatpost
Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt, 0mm setback, 30.9mm
Model Overview
P.3 belongs to the Specialized P3 model. There are 20 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Specialized P3 bikes models from 2016, here.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Dirt Jump bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Dirt Jump bike you should know that the average price is 863$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Dirt Jump bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Manitou Circus Expert model. The travel on this model is mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the P.3 model has 26″ aluminum wheels. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The P.3 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.