1996 Specialized Ground Control 18" silver

Best for 5’5”-5’11″ riders. A piece of mountain biking history – CroMoly steel version of one of the first bikes with dual suspension.  Original price $800. 

It is Dermot’s bike now.

NEW COMPONENTS

  • Tires: 26″x1.95” CST Innova all terrain, uninterrupted thread
  • Inner tubes: Specialized/CST
  • Cables, cable housing, ferrules: Shimano/Jagwire
  • Brake Pads: Shimano M65/T
  • Seatpost quick release clamp: Delta black
  • Pedals: Promend alloy flat panel
  • Silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame

ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame: Direct Drive CroMoly steel, TIG-welded
  • Fork: RST/Specialized 381, Aluminum/CroMoly, triple-clamp crown, 1.25″ travel
  • Wheels: 26” Mavic 236, 32-hole rims (made in France), Shimano Alivio hubs, DT stainless 2mm spokes, brass nipples
  • Brakeset: Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3 levers
  • Shift Levers: Grip Shift SRT-400
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano STX
  • Crankset: Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
  • Pedals: HTI steel/resin w/clips & straps
  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-LP26, 107 mm spindle, 73mm English BB shell width
  • Rear Cogs: 7-speed, 11-28 teeth
  • Chain: Shimano CN-IG31, ½”x3/32″
  • Seatpost: A1 alloy micro-adjust, 30.9 mm diameter
  • Handlebars and stem: Specialized A1 aluminum alloy
  • Headset: 1-1/8″ sealed mechanism
  • Saddle: Specialized Prolong Evolution Sport