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1998 Specialized Gound Control FSR Pro

Velopedia Archive ID 73631

Overview

Model year1998
BrandSpecialized
ModelGound Control FSR Pro
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID73631
Original MSRP$3,100.00
ColorsBlack
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialSpecialized MAX aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou X-Vert R
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla TC, 4.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR/Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketSpecialized sealed cartridge
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Expert
HandlebarSpecialized Special Rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleSpecialized Prolong Revolution w/kevlar edge
SeatpostRitchey Logic Expert, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Specialized Superfly Stout w/aluminum Skraxle, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic X222, 32-hole
SpokesRitchey Logic stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.00" Specialized Team Control Comp, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Specialized Team Master Team Edition
Wheel size26" wheels

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