Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1993 Ross Mt. Hood · 1997 Ross Mt. Hood
| Specification | 1993 Ross Mt. Hood | 1997 Ross Mt. Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1993 | 1997 |
| Brand | Ross | Ross |
| Model | Mt. Hood | Mt. Hood |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 44742 | 67314 |
| Original MSRP | $499.00 | $899.95 |
| Colors | — | Black/silver fade |
| Sizes | 16, 19, 22 | Large, medium, small, xlarge |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel | Monocoque |
| Frame material | CroMo | Carbon reinforced thermoplastic |
| Fork | Marzocchi XC 50 | Rock Shox Quadra 5 |
| Fork material | — | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | — | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Shimano Exage LT | Shimano Deore LX |
| Shifters | Shimano Exage LT Rapidfire Plus | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Exage LT | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Exage LT | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Exage LT, 26/36/46 teeth | Sugino Impel 300, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | — | YST BB 966, 113 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | — | 73mm Threadless |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC HG-50 | Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Tioga Surefoot VI | Aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Shimano Exage LT brakes, levers | Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | — | 1 1/8" threadless YST CS558 |
| Handlebar | Ritchey Force alloy | JY 230HB aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | — | Ross one-piece aluminum |
| Stem | Sameness CroMo | Kalloy aluminum |
| Saddle | Sella Prima Gelite | Selle Master Anatomic |
| Seatpost | Uno alloy | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Shimano Exage | Shimano AceraX |
| Rims | Ritchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole | Rigida LASER, 32-hole |
| Spokes | — | Sapim stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | — | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.00" Ritchey Megabite | 26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
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| Measurement | 1993 Ross Mt. Hood | 1997 Ross Mt. Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 70° | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 70° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 429.3 mm | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000.8 mm | 1060 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | — | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.