- Frame
- 6061 T6 aluminum
- Groupset
- Shimano STX SE
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1993 Ross Mt. Hood has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1994 Ross Mt. Hood in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1994 Ross Mt. Hood and 1993 Ross Mt. Hood.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Data limitation
Only 1993 Ross Mt. Hood has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest0.93:1Highest3.83:1Total range413%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1994 Ross Mt. Hood
1993 Ross Mt. Hood
Overview
Model Year
1994
1993
Brand
Ross
Ross
Model
Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$538.00
$499.00
Colors
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Sizes
16", 19", 22"
16, 19, 22
Weight
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—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Bonded aluminum
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
6061 T6 aluminum
CroMo
Fork
Halson Inversion
Marzocchi XC 50
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX SE
Shimano Exage LT
Shifters
Shimano STX SE Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Shimano Exage LT Rapidfire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shiamano STX Sport 1-1/4" Long Cage
Shimano Exage LT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX SPORT alloy
Shimano Exage LT
Crankset
Shimano STX Sport 170/175, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Exage LT, 26/36/46 teeth
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano HG-50
KMC HG-50
Pedals
Tioga alloy, titanium color, chromoly axle
Tioga Surefoot VI
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano STX SPORT M-SYSTEM brakes, levers
Shimano Exage LT brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Handlebar
Signature alloy/BLK 560mmW
Ritchey Force alloy
Stem
Ritchey chromoly/BLK O.S. 1-1/8"
Sameness CroMo
Saddle
Vetta TT, manganese rails, synthetic leather cover
Sella Prima Gelite
Seatpost
Ritchey/EXPERT alloy/BLK 330mmL O.S.
Uno alloy
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Parallax
Shimano Exage
Rims
Ritchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole
Ritchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole
Front Tire
Ritchey Mad Max
26 x 2.00" Ritchey Megabite
Rear Tire
Ritchey Climb Max
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Wheel Size
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26" wheels
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Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
70°
Seat-tube angle
72°
70°
Chainstay / rear center
423 mm
429.3 mm
Wheelbase
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1000.8 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.