Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1994 Ross Mt. St. Helens · 1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens
| 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 |
| Archive ID | 15411 | 60838 |
| Original MSRP | $492.00 | $699.95 |
| Colors | — | Green/blue fade |
| Sizes | 16", 19", 22" | Large, medium, small, xlarge |
| 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 |
| Rear shock | — | N/A |
| 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 |
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| Measurement | 1994 Ross Mt. St. Helens | 1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| 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 |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.