2006 P.3

EXPERIENCE: PROGRESSIVE HARDTAIL When it comes to pushing boundaries, some riders prefer to push in completely new and different directions--not just further in an established direction. Trying new terrains, blending different styles, and expanding the collection of tricks are all primary motivators to this crowd of idolized misfits. Whether riding streets, in skate parks, at the dirt jumps, hardtail freeride, or urban assault, the common needs are simple: tough bikes, built to be stable and predictable. No fluff. No sparkly stuff. Just bomb-proof rides that mix advanced technology with top-shelf materials--all standard features of any P-series bike. The P.3 can ride it all, but is most at home on the dirt, whether jumping or freeriding hardtail-style.

• Marzocchi DJ Urban, 110mm "Disc" model, SSV damping, 1-piece magnesium lower for 20mm axle, alloy steerer, alloy 32mm stanchions, bolt on cold forged alloy crown, coil spring w/ air assist and external rebound adjustment

• Truvativ Holtzfeller stem

• Specialized OS Freeride handlebars

• Avid Juicy 5, hydraulic disc brakes with 6" polygon rotors

• SRAM X-9, micro cage rear derailleur and shifter

• Truvativ Holtzfeller, forged 7050 alloy crankset with Truvativ Howitzer Team bottom bracket, sealed cartridge bearings

• Specialized Lo-Pro Mag II, sealed cartridge bearing pedals

• Sun MTX S-Type, 26" rims, 36 hole with eyelets

• Specialized Rhythm Pro, 26x2.3", dual compound tires with aramid bead

• All-new A1 Premium Aluminum frame with super-versatile freeride hardtail / dirt jumping / street / MTB design. Features double-butted ORE downtube & top tube, forged & releived " " head tube and ISCG BB, 6mm offset rear triangle and forged horizontal drop-outs with integrated chain tensioner and replaceable derailleur hanger