1998 Specialized FSR Comp

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1998 Specialized Ground Control FSR Comp

Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'

What it was

The Comp offers all the technology of its bigger brothers, with a little more of a nod towards cross country performance. Tango tuned RockShox suspension, and a mix of Shimano XT and Specialized components round out the package on a bike which promises pro league performance with a Pop Warner price tag.

FSR four-bar linkage design with 4.3 inches of fully active (highly effective), fully independent (highly efficient) rear wheel travel/RockShox Judy Type II long-travel fork, and RockShox Deluxe rear shock (Tango)/Shimano XT-equipped for flawless shifting/All new Avid Single Digit 20 brakes with Speed Dial levers for adjustable, predictable, high power braking/Mavic 221 rims are light and strong, plus machined sidewall makes for super-smooth braking.

The information above are the standard specs for this bike.

I purchased this bike new in 1999.  Its been a great bike!!!

What it is

This bike just won't stop so I'm not gonna let it.  The only original parts on the bike are the frame, seatpost and brake levers.  Its like riding a barcalounger downhill.  With these latest changes though I'm going to be looking for a chairlift to ride this bike.  Check out some of the Pictures.

I just(12/31/2002) converted this bike to a DH/FR bike.  Check out the specs:

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Frame - Specialized Ground Control FSR Comp
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Shock - Fox Vanilla RX 7"
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Fork - Rockshox Psylo SL 80-125mm
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Headset - FSA Orbit DL
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Spacers - Alloy
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Stem - FSA FR 200
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Handlebar - Powertools 6061-T6 Riser bar 1.5" x 26"
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Grips - Oury
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Brakes - Avid Mechanical Disc 160mm Rotors
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Brake Levers - Avid SD 1.9 alloy, with Speed Dial
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Brake Cables - Avid Straight Jacket
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Front Derailleur - Shimano XT750
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Rear Derailleur - Shimano XT750 9 Speed
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Shift Levers - Shimano XT750 9 Speed Rapidfire
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Shift Cables - Avid Straight Jacket
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Cassette - Shimano XT750 11x34 9 Speed
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Chain - Shimano HG92 9 Speed
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Crankset - Shimano XT FC-751 9 Speed
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Bottom Bracket - Shimano ES70 Octalink
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Pedals - Speedplay Frog CroMo or Azonic Fusion Magnesium Flat Pedals
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Front Hub - DT Swiss Onyx
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Rear Hub - DT Swiss Onyx
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Spokes - DT Swiss 14/15 Stainless Double Butted
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Rims - Wilderness Trail Bikes Speed Disc
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Front Tire - Maxxis Mobster 42 Duro 2.5"
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Rear Tire - Maxxis Mobster 42 Duro 2.35"
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Tubes - Kenda DH 2.35"-2.5" Presta Valve
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Skewers - Salsa CoMo Flipoffs
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Seat - Azonic Love Seat
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Seat Post - Richey Logic Expert, 30.9 mm
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Seat Binder - Kalloy Uno Quick Release
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Colors - Mango, Black and Silver
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Size - Medium
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Extras -
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    MRP/MountainSpeed Needle Bearing Kit
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    MRP/MountainSpeed 6" Rear Travel Kit
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    Therapy Products Brake Therapy
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    Core Rat Stem Pad
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    Lizard Skins Chainstay Protector
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    Race Face Bash Ring
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    Kore Chain Reactor Chain Tensioner

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