1997 Specialized Ground Control AIM Comp 20" team red

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An awesome piece of mountain biking history with excellent reviews on MTBR. Best for 5’10”-6’6” riders. Super light (29 lbs). Fully functional dual suspension. 21 speed drivetrain, all terrain tires. Indestructible rear suspension with steel coil, all original. Original price: $1200.

This is Gary’s bike now.

NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS

  • Wheels: 26” Shimano hubs, Alex DM20 rims, butted stainless spokes, brass nipples, new skewers
  • Tires: Michelin all terrain 26×1.95″
  • Inner tubes: Specialized/Kenda
  • Cables and cable housing: Shimano/Jagwire
  • Chain: Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2×3/32” silver/blue
  • Rear derailleur: MicroSHIFT 26
  • Brake Pads: Shimano
  • Cassette: Shimano Hyperglide 7-speed 11-30T
  • Handlebar grips: Yeti
  • Tarlec silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame

ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame: Specialized A1 Premium aluminum, TIG-welded, handmade in Taiwan
  • Fork: RockShox Indy XC, Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
  • Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe, 2.75inch travel
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano STX
  • Bottom Bracket: Specialized sealed cartridge, 68mm English BB Shell Width
  • Crankset: Specialized Son of Strongarm, 22/32/42 teeth
  • Handlebar and stem: Specialized alloy
  • Headset: 1-1/8” threadless Ritchey Logic
  • Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter
  • Brakeset: Dia-Compe Direct Pull brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers
  • Shift Levers: Grip Shift SRT-600
  • Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry leather gel, Specialized logo embroidery