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1993 Ross Gran Tour · 1996 Ross Gran Tour

Specification1993 Ross Gran Tour1996 Ross Gran Tour
Overview
Model year19931996
BrandRossRoss
ModelGran TourGran Tour
Bicycle typeRoad/sportRoad/sport
Archive ID4137953824
Original MSRP$249.00$249.95
Colors—Black, pink, white
Sizes19, 21, 23, 25, 19WM, Boys 13/w 24-inch wheel19", 21", 25"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame material—Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Fork—Ross
Fork material—Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Tourney 20Shimano Tourney TY-15
ShiftersShimano Tourney 20 thumbshiftersShimano Tourney TY-15 stem-mount
Front derailleurShimano Tourney 20Shimano Tourney TY-25, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney 20Shimano Tourney TY-20
CranksetSR CFC-405, 42/52 teethSR alloy, 42/52 teeth
Bottom bracket—Yst
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor 393Victor VP-395
Brakes
BrakesAlloy brakes, leversAlloy side-pull calipers brakes, road style w/extention levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1" Victor VP-H93 sealed
HandlebarH.L. steelSteel
Handlebar extensions—N/A
StemAlloyKalloy alloy
SaddleRossRoss Road
SeatpostAlloySteel, 25.4 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsJou Yu—
RimsWeinmann 2115, 36-holeWeinmann 2115, 36-hole
Spokes—Sha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire27 x 1 1/4"700 x 23c Ross high pressure
Wheel size27" wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 Ross Gran Tour1996 Ross Gran Tour
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle74°71°
Seat-tube angle74°72°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm444.5 mm
Wheelbase1026.2 mm1016 mm
Fork offset / rake61 mm63.5 mm

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