Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
1998 Specialized Gound Control FSR Extreme
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Overview
About this bike
1998 Specialized Gound Control FSR Extreme value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Specialized full AT heat-treated aluminum
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy XL
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe, 4.25inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Specialized Gound Control FSR Extreme
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Specialized Strong Arm Pro, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Specialized sealed cartridge
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Ritchey, 30.9mm diameter
- Saddle
- Specialized Prolong Evolution Carbotech w/kevlar
- Handlebar
- Specialized Special Rise
- Handlebar Stem
- Specialized aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Ritchey Logic Expert
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Specialized Superfly Stout w/aluminum Skraxle, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
- Rims
- Mavic 221, 32-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.00inch Specialized Team Control Comp, Rear: 26 x 1.90inch Specialized Team Master Comp
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Accessories
- Colors
- Grabber Green
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, xlarge
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.