Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
1996 Specialized Ground Control A1
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Specialized Ground Control A1 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Welded aluminum
- Frame Tubing Material
- Specialized Premium A1 aluminum
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Quadra 21R
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- RST/Specialized, 1.25inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Specialized Ground Control A1
- Component Group
- Shimano STX
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-600
- Crankset
- Specialized Son of Strongarm, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 107 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Alloy micro-adjust, 30.9 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Specialized Prolong Evolution Sport
- Handlebar
- Alloy
- Handlebar Stem
- Alloy
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Tange-Seiki alloy
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Mavic 238, 32-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 1.95inch Specialized Ground Control II, Rear: 26 x 1.95inch Specialized Ground Master
- Spoke Brand
- DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- HTI steel/resin w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- White/Black
- BB Shell Width
- 73mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 27
- Sizes
- 13.5inch, 15.5inch, 17inch, 18inch, 19inch, 20.5inch
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.