- Frame
- 6061 T6 aluminum
- Groupset
- Shimano Alivio
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1994 Ross Mt. St. Helens in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1994 Ross Mt. St. Helens and 1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1994 Ross Mt. St. Helens.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1994 Ross Mt. St. Helens had an original MSRP $208 lower than 1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; 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. St. Helens
1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens
Overview
Model Year
1994
1997
Brand
Ross
Ross
Model
Mt. St. Helens
Mt. St. Helens
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$492.00
$699.95
Colors
—
Green/blue fade
Sizes
16", 19", 22"
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Bonded aluminum
Monocoque
Frame Material
6061 T6 aluminum
Carbon reinforced thermoplastic
Fork
Rosshock 426
Akela Elastomer
Fork Material
—
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Alivio
Grip Shift/Alivio
Shifters
Shimano Alivio Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Grip Shift ESP 500
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio long cage
Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Crankset
Shimano Alivio 170/175mm, 24/34/42 teeth
Sugino Impel 300, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
YST BB 966, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
73mm Threadless
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano HG-50
Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Tioga resin body, steel cage, chromoly axle
Steel cage, resin body w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Alivio M-SYSTEM brakes, levers
Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-6 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
—
1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
Handlebar
Signature alloy/black 560mmW
JY 230HB aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
—
Ross one-piece aluminum
Stem
Ritchey chromoly/black 1-1/8"
Kalloy aluminum
Saddle
Vetta SL, steel, rails, synthetic leather cover
Selle Master Anatomic
Seatpost
Ritchey/EXPERT alloy/black 330mm
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Parallax
Front: Joy Tech Big Hub Q/R, Rear: Joy Tech aluminum cassette, Q/R
Rims
Araya AP-21, 36-hole
Rigida LASER, 32-hole
Spokes
—
Sapim stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Signature
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
72°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
423 mm
420 mm
Wheelbase
—
1060 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
45 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.