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1993 Ross Mt. Hood · 1994 Ross Mt. Hood

Specification1993 Ross Mt. Hood1994 Ross Mt. Hood
Overview
Model year19931994
BrandRossRoss
ModelMt. HoodMt. Hood
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID4474215402
Original MSRP$499.00$538.00
Sizes16, 19, 2216", 19", 22"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelBonded aluminum
Frame materialCroMo6061 T6 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi XC 50Halson Inversion
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Exage LTShimano STX SE
ShiftersShimano Exage LT Rapidfire PlusShimano STX SE Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Front derailleurShimano Exage LTShiamano STX Sport 1-1/4" Long Cage
Rear derailleurShimano Exage LTShimano STX SPORT alloy
CranksetShimano Exage LT, 26/36/46 teethShimano STX Sport 170/175, 24/34/42 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HG-50Shimano HG-50
PedalsTioga Surefoot VITioga alloy, titanium color, chromoly axle
Brakes
BrakesShimano Exage LT brakes, leversShimano STX SPORT M-SYSTEM brakes, levers
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarRitchey Force alloySignature alloy/BLK 560mmW
StemSameness CroMoRitchey chromoly/BLK O.S. 1-1/8"
SaddleSella Prima GeliteVetta TT, manganese rails, synthetic leather cover
SeatpostUno alloyRitchey/EXPERT alloy/BLK 330mmL O.S.
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano ExageShimano Parallax
RimsRitchey Vantage Sport, 32-holeRitchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole
Front tire26 x 2.00" Ritchey MegabiteRitchey Mad Max
Rear tire—Ritchey Climb Max
Wheel size26" wheels—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 Ross Mt. Hood1994 Ross Mt. Hood
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70°71°
Seat-tube angle70°72°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm423 mm
Wheelbase1000.8 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.