1996 Specialized Ground Control A1 Comp 22"

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A piece of mountain biking history, competition version of one of the first dual suspension bikes. Extra Large 22″ frame, best for 6’2”-6’7″ riders.  Active Independent Mechanism (AIM) rear suspension, 24-speed Shimano Deore transmission, new Maxxis Pace all-terrain tires. Original price $1,500. Here is this bike’s page from the original 1996 Specialized Catalog. I ride a simpler version of this bike (not Comp) and love it. Unlike modern days rear shock that has to be serviced every 300 miles, this bike’s rear shock has an indestructible steel coil that doesn’t need any maintenance.

Available for $1,200. Email me at bikesheaven1@gmail.com with questions. Shipping in the continental USA is $250

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NEW COMPONENTS

  • Tires: MAXXIS Pace 26×1.95″ all terrain
  • Inner tubes: Specialized
  • Cables and cable housing: SR Suntour
  • Chain: SRAM PC830 1/2×3/32” silver
  • Pedals: Fooker composite platform
  • Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry BG4B43
  • Tarlec silicone protectors in all places where cables housing touch the frame

ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame: Specialized Premium A1 welded aluminum
  • Fork: RockShox Quadra 21R Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
  • Rear Shock: RST/Specialized, 1.25” travel
  • Wheels: 26” Mavic 221 rims (France), Shimano Deore hubs, DT Competition stainless 2.0mm spokes, brass nipples
  • Front tire: 26×1.95” Specialized Ground Control II
  • Rear tire: 26×1.95” Specialized Ground Master
  • Brakeset: Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers
  • Shift Levers: Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT SGS
  • Crankset: Specialized Son of Strongarm, 22/32/42 teeth
  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle, 73mm English BB Shell Width
  • Rear Cogs: 8-speed, 11-28 teeth
  • Seatpost: Specialized DD, 30.9 mm diameter
  • Handlebars: Specialized Easton “Team”
  • Handlebar Stem: Specialized A1, cold forged
  • Headset: 1-1/8″ threadless Aheadset Dia-Compe