Specialized Ground Control A1 Comp 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Ground Control A1 Comp
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Ground Control A1 Comp 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 Master
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Ground Control II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-2.0 Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsSpecialized Premium A1 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionEaston (inches)Team (inches)
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Cold Forged
Specialized A1
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki Alloy

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Specialized Son Of Strongarm
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Specialized Ground Control A1 Comp Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 21R

Other Specs of Specialized Ground Control A1 Comp

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Available colors - Red and yellow
Weight 27.0
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorber 1.25 (inches) Travel
RST and Specialized
Saddle seatSpecialized Prolong Evolution Sport
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Speciallized DD


Specialized Ground Control A1 Comp bike review

Specialized produced the Ground Control A1 Comp bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,499.99.
Ground Control A1 Comp 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 A1 Comp can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and yellow .
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 221, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Specialized Premium A1 aluminum material for the frame. Easton "Team" high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Ground Control A1 Comp to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Specialized A1, cold forged.
For the smoothest biking experience Specialized Son of Strongarm, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.