Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
1996 Specialized A1 Sport Road
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Specialized A1 Sport Road 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
- Specialized Direct Drive
- Fork Material
- Aluminum, bonded, sloping crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Specialized A1 Sport Road
- Component Group
- Shimano RX-100
- Shift Levers
- Shimano RX-100 STI Dual Control
- Crankset
- Shimano RX-100, 39/53 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-266, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Specialized Prolong Evolution Sport
- Handlebar
- Hsin Lung Modolo bend
- Handlebar Stem
- Hsin Lung chromoly
- Headset
- 1inch Specialized Pro, sealed
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Mavic CXP 10, 32-hole
- Tires
- 700 x 23c Specialized Transition
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Look PM-136 (clipless)
Accessories
- Colors
- Yellow
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 46 cm, 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
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
Carbon inspection
Tap test the frame, fork, seatpost, and bars for cracks; verify no impact damage near dropouts.
Inspection
Brake hoses & cables
Check hydraulic line bleed, cable housing wear, and confirm rotors are within spec.