Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox
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Groupset Truvativ Descendant -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
All new Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully butted, tapered headtube, forged PF30 BB shell w/ integrated ISCG 05 tabs, forged horizontal dropouts w/ integrated chain tensioners
Suspension Fork
RockShox Argyle RCT 26"", Solo Air spring, alloy 1-1/8"" steer, external rebound, Motion Control low speed compression, tooled Floodgate, 32mm alloy stanchions w/ mag lowers, 20mm Maxle® thru-axle, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Cassette
Singlespeed, Cr-Mo, 15T
Crank
SRAM Descendant, PF30, alloy arms,170mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM PF30
Chain
KMC Z-610H
Pedals
Specialized P.Series nylon platform w/ molded pins and knurling, DU bushing, wave washer for restricted spin
Wheels
Front Hub
P.Series disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, 20mm thru-axle, sealed cartridge bearings, 36h
Rear Hub
P.Series Dirt Jump disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, solid axle w/ track nut, 36h
Rims
P.Disc 26"", alloy double-wall, triple void, 32mm, 36h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g (2.0mm)
Tires
Specialized Renegade Slopestyle, 60TPI, wire bead, 26x2.1""
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixir 1, hydraulic disc, G2 CleanSweep 140mm rotor
Brake Levers
Avid Elixir 1, hydraulic lever
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized P.Series MTB, forged alloy, top load, 40mm, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Specialized P.Series MTB Dirt, 6061 alloy, 750mm wide, 9-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
Grips
P.Grip, Pruven, closed end, lock-on
Headset
Integrated 1-1/8"" w/ lower bearing reducer, Campy style, full cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Specialized P.Series Dirt, steel rails
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt, 30.9mm, 200mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.34 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 325.5 mm |
| Front Center | 681 mm |
| Rake | 49 mm |
| Trail | 76 mm |
| Stack | 564 mm |
| Reach | 420 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 630.1 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 70 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 312 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 122 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 382 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1062 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 16 mm |
| Wheels | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 120 cm |
About this model
P.3 is a Specialized P3 model. 20 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2014, by clicking on this link.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Dirt Jump bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Dirt Jump bike is 863$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Dirt Jump bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Overview of components
Fork
The P.3 comes factory-installed with the RockShox fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
The wheels on P.3 are the 26″ aluminum type. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The P.3 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.