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1993 Ross Gran Tour · 1997 Ross Gran Tour

Specification1993 Ross Gran Tour1997 Ross Gran Tour
Overview
Model year19931997
BrandRossRoss
ModelGran TourGran Tour
Bicycle typeRoad/sportRoad/sport
Archive ID4137968185
Original MSRP$249.00$249.95
Colors—Black, purple
Sizes19, 21, 23, 25, 19WM, Boys 13/w 24-inch wheel19", 21", 23", 25", womens 17", womens 19", womens 20"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded
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-20
ShiftersShimano Tourney 20 thumbshiftersShimano Tourney stem mount
Front derailleurShimano Tourney 20Shimano Tourney TY-20, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney 20Shimano Tourney TY-20
CranksetSR CFC-405, 42/52 teethAluminum, 42/52 teeth
Bottom bracket—YST BB 621, 122 mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth6-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor 393Resin
Brakes
BrakesAlloy brakes, leversAluminum side-pull calipers brakes, road style w/extension levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1" YST 665
HandlebarH.L. steelAluminum drop style
Handlebar extensions—N/A
StemAlloySr
SaddleRossAnatomic
SeatpostAlloyPillar, steel, 25.4 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsJou YuSteel, Q/R
RimsWeinmann 2115, 36-holeWeinmann aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes—Richman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire27 x 1 1/4"700 x 23c Ross HP
Wheel size27" wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 Ross Gran Tour1997 Ross Gran Tour
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle74°74°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm430 mm
Wheelbase1026.2 mm1027 mm
Fork offset / rake61 mm40 mm

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