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2023 Specialized P.4 vs 2025 Specialized P.3 Frameset

The P3 is the Specialized P.3 Frameset 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 Frameset

Compared with the Specialized P.4 in 27.5", the Specialized P.3 Frameset in P3 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

2023 Specialized P.4 (27.5") and 2025 Specialized P.3 Frameset (P3), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized P.4 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized P.3 Frameset is the colored outline on top.J 1094

Specialized P.4, 27.5"Specialized P.3 Frameset, P3Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized P.4 27.5"Specialized P.3 Frameset P3Difference
Reach445mm415mm−30 mm
Stack588mm563mm−25 mm
Head tube angle68.5°68.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72°72°±0.0°
Chainstay length385mm385mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1094mm1052mm−42 mm
Standover697mm691mm−6 mm
Seat tube length350mm335mm−15 mm
Fork length492mm480mm−12 mm
Head tube length120mm115mm−5 mm
Effective top tubenot listed598mm
BB dropnot listed22mm
BB heightnot listed318mm

Differences are the Specialized P.3 Frameset minus the Specialized P.4. Full charts: 2023 Specialized P.4, 2025 Specialized P.3 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized P.4Specialized P.3 Frameset

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized P.4P.4Specialized P.3 Frameset
FrameSpecialized P.4not listed
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z1not listed
ChainKMC Z1not listed
CranksetSpecialized P.seriesnot listed
TireSpecialized Kicker Sportnot listed
RimSpecialized P.Seriesnot listed
BrakeSpecialized Radius CX7, SRAM Tnot listed
HandlebarSpecialized P.Seriesnot listed
SaddleSpecialized P.Seriesnot listed

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