Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
1998 Specialized Gound Control FSR
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Overview
About this bike
1998 Specialized Gound Control FSR 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
- Answer Manitou Pro
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Rock Shox Deluxe, 4.25inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Specialized Gound Control FSR
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-600
- Crankset
- Specialized Strong Arm Expert, 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
- Dia-Compe VC-757 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Ritchey Logic Expert, 30.9mm diameter
- Saddle
- Specialized Prolong Evolution Carbotech
- Handlebar
- Ritchey Forcelite
- Handlebar Stem
- Specialized aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Ritchey Logic
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Specialized aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
- Rims
- Mavic X138, 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
- Alloy nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Ritchey Logic
Accessories
- Colors
- Mirror Blue
- 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.