Specialized Ground Control 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Specialized |
| Model | Ground Control |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Specialized Ground Control Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)- 13.5 (inches)- 15.5 (inches) / 39.37 (cm)- 15.5 (inches)- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Ground MasterFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Ground Control II |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-3 LeversShimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Direct Drive Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Sealed Mechanism |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Specialized Ground Control Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | RST 381 |
Other Specs of Specialized Ground Control
| Component group sets | Shimano STX and AceraX |
| Available colors | - Silver |
| Weight | 29.0 |
| Pedals details | HTI Steel and resin With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.25 (inches) TravelRST and Specialized |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Prolong Evolution Sport |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterAlloy Micro-adjust |
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Specialized Ground Control bike review
Specialized produced the Ground Control bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $799.99.Ground Control bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Specialized Mountain bike Ground Control can be found in one single color which is Silver.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Specialized Ground Control II tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Direct Drive chromoly material for the frame. Alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Ground Control to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400 gear shift levers.