Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork RockShox
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Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, double-butted ORE DT, forged HT/ISCG BB/chainstay yoke/horizontal dropouts, integrated chain tensioner and axle carrier, multispeed hardware, disc only
Suspension Fork
RockShox Argyle 302, 80mm, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions and alloy steerer, 1pc. magnesium lower for 20mm axle, rebound adj. ""stiff"" coil spring, disc only
Drivetrain
Cassette
Joy Tech single speed conversion kit, 2 alloy spacers w/ 1/2"" x 1/8"" x 14t Cr-Mo cog
Crank
Fuse SL 2pc. heat treated Sanko Cr-Mo tubular arms, hollow 19mm Cr-Mo spindle
Bottom Bracket
Fuse SL Euro, Alloy threaded cup, 4x cartridge bearing, 6x steel outside adjust spacer
Chain
KMC KOOL K710SL, 1/2"" x 1/8""
Pedals
Specialized Lo-Pro Mag II, magnesium body, heat treated 9/16"" Cr-Mo spindle, sealed cartridge bearings, 9/16""
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized, forged alloy, high/low flange, 36h, 20mm thru axle
Rear Hub
Specialized Hi Lo, forged alloy, 4x sealed cartridge bearing, ground race, cassette, nutted with 3/8"" axle, 36h
Rims
Specialized/Alex P.3 Disc, double wall disc w/ eyelets, 32h
Spokes
1.8mm (15g) stainless
Tires
Specialized Rhythm Lite Control, 26x2.3"", 60TPI, aramid bead
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 4 RSL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed brake pads, adapter and dual-piston caliper w/ 160mm G2 Clean Sweep Rotor
Brake Levers
Avid Juicy 3
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized aggro, 3D forged/CNC, 4-bolt, 35mm length
Handlebar
Specialized alloy riser bar, 31.8mm, 55mm rise, 680mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 8 degree up
Grips
Fuse BMX clamp-on, open end, 136mm
Headset
FSA PIG FS, 1-1/8"" threadless
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Fuse Lo Pro SL, super light foam, hollow 8mm Cr-Mo rails w/ rail brace tube
Seatpost
Specialized alloy two bolt, no offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
P.3 is part of the Specialized P3 model. Specialized released 20 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
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P.3 components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox fork installed. The fork’s travel is 80mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Specialized P.3 2009, has a 26″ aluminum model. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The P.3 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.