1996 Specialized Ground Control A1

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A piece of mountain biking history – one of the first bikes with dual suspension. Large 20.5″ frame 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