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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 1993 Ross Minotaur is Hybrid; 1998 Ross Minotaur is City & Commuter.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1998 Ross Minotaur.
- Data limitation
Only 1993 Ross Minotaur has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Identity & price
1993 Ross Minotaur had an original MSRP $111 lower than 1998 Ross Minotaur.
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.
Lowest1.00:1Highest4.00:1Total range400%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×35; rear size isn’t listed.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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
1993 Ross Minotaur
1998 Ross Minotaur
Overview
Model Year
1993
1998
Brand
Ross
Ross
Model
Minotaur
Minotaur
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
City/commuter
Original MSRP
$389.00
$499.95
Colors
—
Transparent Green
Sizes
16, 19, 22
16", 18"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
CroMo
Chromoly
Fork
—
Ross
Fork Material
—
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Altus A10 Gripshift
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Gripshift SRT-300
Sturmey Archer 5-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus A10
—
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus A10
—
Crankset
Shimano Altus A10, 28/38/48 teeth
Aluminum, 36 teeth
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
5-speed internal, 21 teeth
Chain
KMC HG-50
1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP892
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus A10 brakes, levers
Shimano Altus front/Sturmey Archer coaster rear brakes, Shimano Altus front levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
—
1 1/8" YST steel
Handlebar
Steel
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
HL CroMo
Aluminum
Saddle
Sella Prima Gelite
—
Seatpost
Steel 300mm
Aluminum
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Altus
Front: Shimano Altus, Rear: Sturmey Archer
Rims
Weinmann 2719, 36-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
—
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 35c
26 x 1.95"
Wheel Size
700c wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71°
—
Seat-tube angle
71°
—
Chainstay / rear center
444.5 mm
—
Wheelbase
1049 mm
—
Fork offset / rake
35.6 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.