- Frame
- CroMo
- Groupset
- Shimano Exage LT
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- Frame
- 6061 T6 aluminum
- Groupset
- Shimano STX SE
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1993 Ross Mt. Hood has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1994 Ross Mt. Hood in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1993 Ross Mt. Hood and 1994 Ross Mt. Hood.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Data limitation
Only 1993 Ross Mt. Hood has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.93:1Highest3.83:1Total range413%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; 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 Mt. Hood
1994 Ross Mt. Hood
Overview
Model Year
1993
1994
Brand
Ross
Ross
Model
Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$499.00
$538.00
Colors
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Sizes
16, 19, 22
16", 19", 22"
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
Bonded aluminum
Frame Material
CroMo
6061 T6 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi XC 50
Halson Inversion
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Exage LT
Shimano STX SE
Shifters
Shimano Exage LT Rapidfire Plus
Shimano STX SE Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Front Derailleur
Shimano Exage LT
Shiamano STX Sport 1-1/4" Long Cage
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Exage LT
Shimano STX SPORT alloy
Crankset
Shimano Exage LT, 26/36/46 teeth
Shimano STX Sport 170/175, 24/34/42 teeth
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC HG-50
Shimano HG-50
Pedals
Tioga Surefoot VI
Tioga alloy, titanium color, chromoly axle
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Exage LT brakes, levers
Shimano STX SPORT M-SYSTEM brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Handlebar
Ritchey Force alloy
Signature alloy/BLK 560mmW
Stem
Sameness CroMo
Ritchey chromoly/BLK O.S. 1-1/8"
Saddle
Sella Prima Gelite
Vetta TT, manganese rails, synthetic leather cover
Seatpost
Uno alloy
Ritchey/EXPERT alloy/BLK 330mmL O.S.
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Exage
Shimano Parallax
Rims
Ritchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole
Ritchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Ritchey Megabite
Ritchey Mad Max
Rear Tire
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Ritchey Climb Max
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70°
71°
Seat-tube angle
70°
72°
Chainstay / rear center
429.3 mm
423 mm
Wheelbase
1000.8 mm
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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.