1998 Specialized Ground Control FSR 20.5 'mirror blue'

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Full-suspension mountain bike with distinctively futuristic frame design and mesmerizing ‘cosmic/mirror blue’ appearance. 

Best for 6’1”-6’7” riders. Superlight (29lbs!) Specialized A1 aluminum alloy frame, 24-speed Shimano XT and LX components, Rockshox Answer Pro front shocks, RockShox Deluxe rear shock, knobby and light 26”x2.1” WTB Velociraptor mountain tires. Check this bike’s page in 1998 Specialized Catalog.

This is John’s bike now.

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NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS

  • Tires: WTB Velociraptor 26”x2.1” with different threads for the front and rear tire
  • Bottom Bracket: Specialized sealed cartridge, 73mm English BB Shell Width              
  • Chain: KMC Z8 1/2×3/32” with key link for easy disassembly
  • Chainring: 22T Shimano
  • Inner tubes: Specialized 
  • Brake Pads: Shimano with replaceable pads
  • Cables and cables housing: Shimano
  • Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry comfort gel
  • Tarlek Silicone protectors in all places where cables’ housing touch the frame

ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame: Specialized full AT heat-treated aluminum, TIG-welded, handmade in Taiwan
  • Front Shocks: Answer Manitou Pro; Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
  • Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe, 4.25″ travel
  • Wheels: 26” Specialized/Shimano Deore XT sealed hubs, Mavic x138 rims, stainless pokes, brass nipples
  • Brakeset: Dia-Compe VC-757 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers
  • Shift Levers: SRAM Grip Shift SRT-600
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX SGS
  • Crankset: Specialized Strong Arm Expert, 22/32/42 teeth
  • Pedals: Ritchey Logic aluminum frame platform with reflectors
  • Rear Cogs: 8-speed, 11-30 teeth
  • Seatpost: Ritchey Logic Expert, 30.9mm diameter
  • Handlebars: Ritchey ForceLite 6061 T6-170 gms
  • Handlebar Stem: Specialized aluminum
  • Headset: 1-1/8″ threadless Ritchey Logic