Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 69411
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Specialized |
| Model | Ground Control FSR |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 69411 |
| Original MSRP | $2,174.99 |
| Colors | Red/black |
| Sizes | 15.5", 17", 18", 19", 20.5" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | SBC MAX Backbone Delerium w/aluminum swingarm |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy XC |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Fox Alps-R1 Piggy back |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | SBC Son of Strongarm, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Logic (clipless) |
| Brakes | Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E |
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| Handlebar | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | SBC A1 aluminum |
| Saddle | Specialized Prolong Evolution Carbotech |
| Seatpost | Ritchey Expert, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: SBC Stout suspension hub, Rear: Shimano Deore LX |
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| Rims | Mavic 238, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Ritchey Logic stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 2.00" Specialized Team Control kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.90" Specialized Team Master kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 25, 2026.