hey, im looking at the p. series specialized. has anybody ridden both of them? why is the p.3 more money? i am looking for a new hardtail and i can get killer deals on them. thank you
p.2 vs p.3
- Thread starter dakota_lyons
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p3 has higher end components.
so what difference would high end parts make compared to low end parts? Lighter? more durable? thank you
higher end components usually are better and more durable, u get what you pay for
yup. but once you get to a certain point, all your paying for is a lighter weight. there's a performance difference between a sram x.5 derailler and an x.9 its definitely a performance difference and weight difference. but between an x9 and x0 literally all your paying for is weight difference. the deraillers - design wise - are identical. xo is just nicely laced with some carbon fiber bits.
care too elaborate? why do they suck?
Sure.
They are heavier than most comparable frames out there for starters. The geometry is aweful with a longer chain stay and stupid low bb. That alone makes the bike handle like poop. 11.8" bb? No thanks.
I think they are way overpriced for the components you get. If you are getting a "killer deal" then that at least reduces the sting I hope. I can think of a lot better bikes to build, let alone buy, for the cost of a p bike.
They are heavier than most comparable frames out there for starters. The geometry is aweful with a longer chain stay and stupid low bb. That alone makes the bike handle like poop. 11.8" bb? No thanks.
I think they are way overpriced for the components you get. If you are getting a "killer deal" then that at least reduces the sting I hope. I can think of a lot better bikes to build, let alone buy, for the cost of a p bike.
yea, i can bring it down to like $1000, but i think im gonna go after a big hit i saw. if anything ill just make my 24'' racing bike into a "p."