- Frame
- 6061 T6 aluminum
- Groupset
- Shimano STX SE
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- Groupset
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1993 Ross Mt. Rainier has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1994 Ross Mt. Rainier in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1994 Ross Mt. Rainier and 1993 Ross Mt. Rainier.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Data limitation
Only 1993 Ross Mt. Rainier 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. Rainier
1993 Ross Mt. Rainier
Overview
Model Year
1994
1993
Brand
Ross
Ross
Model
Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$615.00
$649.00
Colors
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Sizes
16", 19", 22"
16, 19, 22
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
Bonded aluminum
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
6061 T6 aluminum
Al
Fork
Halson Inversion
Marzocchi XC 50
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX SE
Shimano Exage ES Rapidfire Plus
Shifters
Shimano STX SE Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Shimano Exage ES Rapidfire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX S.E.
Shimano Exage ES
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX LONG CAGE
Shimano Exage ES
Crankset
Shimano STX SE 170/175, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Exage ES, 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 w/clips & straps
Tioga Surefoot VI
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano S.E. M-SYSTEM brakes, levers
Shimano Exage ES cantilevers brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Handlebar
Signature alloy 560mm
Ritchey Force Light alloy
Stem
Tioga CO-MO/TI. Color 1-1/8"
Sameness CroMo
Saddle
Vetta SP, manganese rails, synthetic leather cover
Sella Prima Gelite
Seatpost
Ritchey/EXPERT alloy/BLK 330mL O.S.
Uno alloy
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Parallax
Shimano Exage
Rims
Ritchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole
Ritchey Vantage Sport
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
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
70°
Seat-tube angle
73°
70°
Chainstay / rear center
423 mm
429.3 mm
Wheelbase
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1036.3 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.