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1993 Ross Mt. Katahdin · 1995 Ross Mt. Katahdin

Specification1993 Ross Mt. Katahdin1995 Ross Mt. Katahdin
Overview
Model year19931995
BrandRossRoss
ModelMt. KatahdinMt. Katahdin
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID4050832628
Original MSRP$289.00$339.95
Colors—Pearl grape
Sizes16, 19, 2216", 18", 20", 22"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame material—Chromoly main triangle
Fork—Rosshock 226
Fork material—Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Altus C20Shimano AceraX
ShiftersShimano Altus C20 RapidfireGrip Shift SRT-300
Front derailleurShimano Altus C20Shimano AceraX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Altus C20Shimano AceraX
CranksetShimano Altus C20, 28/38/48 teethShimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50Shimano CN-HG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP 872TU-866 resin/steel
Brakes
BrakesShimano Altus C20 brakes, leversShimano Altus C90 brakes, Tektro 365A levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1" HF-8707
HandlebarSteelWH-MTB-1
Handlebar extensions—WH-BE-5
StemHL SteelWH-MTB-120U
SaddleRossSelle Master
SeatpostSteelKalloy SP-242
Wheels & tires
HubsJou YuShimano Altus C90
RimsWeinmann 2121, 36-holeKin Lin 21AL, 36-hole
Spokes—Stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" blackwall26 x 2.10" Ross 822F
Rear tire—26 x 2.00" Ross 822F
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 Ross Mt. Katahdin1995 Ross Mt. Katahdin
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle70°—
Seat-tube angle70°—
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm—
Wheelbase998.2 mm—
Fork offset / rake43.2 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.