Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Specialized Ground Control A1 Comp

Velopedia Archive ID 58500

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Specialized
Model	Ground Control A1 Comp
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	58500
Original MSRP	$1,499.99
Colors	Red/yellow
Sizes	13.5", 15.5", 17", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight	27 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	Specialized Premium A1 aluminum
Fork	Rock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork material	Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	RST/Specialized, 1.25" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT/LX
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Specialized Son of Strongarm, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width	73mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Shimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki alloy
Handlebar	Easton "Team"
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Specialized A1, cold forged
Saddle	Specialized Prolong Evolution Sport
Seatpost	Speciallized DD, 30.9 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Mavic 221, 32-hole
Spokes	DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 1.95" Specialized Ground Control II, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Specialized Ground Master
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	570 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	430 mm
Wheelbase	1070 mm
Fork offset / rake	38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.