1996 Specialized Ground Control A1 22"
A piece of mountain biking history – one of the first bikes with dual suspension. Best for 5’10”-6’7″ riders. An identical Ground Control started my fascination with bicycle restoration two years ago, and I’m still riding it today. Original price $1,100. Check eBay statistics on this bike. And here is this bike’s page from the original 1996 Specialized Catalog.
Available for $1,000. Email me at bikesheaven1@gmail.com to set up an appointment. Shipping in the continental USA is $250
NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS
- Inner tubes: Specialized
- Cables and cable housing: Shimano
- Chain: Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2×3/32” silver
- Brake Pads: Shimano M65/T
- Handlebar: Avenir comfort raised bar
- Seatpost quick release clamp: Delta
- Silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame
ORIGINAL COMPONENTS
- Frame: Specialized Premium A1 welded aluminum
- Fork: RockShox Quadra 21R Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Wheels: 26” Mavic 238, 32-hole rims (made in France), Shimano Deore hubs, DT Competition stainless 2.0mm spokes, Brass nipples
- Tires: Front: 26 x 1.95inch Specialized Ground Control II, Rear: 26 x 1.95inch Specialized Ground Master
- Rear Shock: RST/Specialized, 1.25inch travel
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-LP26, 107 mm spindle, 73mm English Shell Width:
- Component Group: Shimano STX
- Cassette: 8-speed, 11-28 teeth
- Crankset: Specialized Son of Strongarm, 22/32/42 teeth
- Stem: Specialized alloy
- Headset: 1-1/8” threadless Tange-Seiki alloy
- Seatpost: Alloy micro-adjust, 30.9 mm diameter
- Brakeset: Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3 levers
- Shift Levers: Grip Shift SRT-600
- Pedals: HTI steel/resin w/clips & straps
- Saddle: Specialized Prolong Evolution Sport, made in Italy