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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1998 Ross Beach Commander (01).
- Data limitation
Only 1998 Ross Beach Commander (01) 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.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Ratio2.19:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
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
1996 Ross Beach Commander (01)
1998 Ross Beach Commander (01)
Overview
Model Year
1996
1998
Brand
Ross
Ross
Model
Beach Commander (01)
Beach Commander (01)
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$199.95
$184.95
Colors
Light blue, Red, Transparent Blue, Transparent Burgundy, Transparent Violet, White
Blue, Burgundy, Laser Red
Sizes
Boys 13", girls 13"
19"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
Welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Ross
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Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano 3-speed coaster brake
—
Shifters
Shimano 3-speed
—
Crankset
1-piece 6 1/2", 46 teeth
1-piece steel, 46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Wald
—
BB Shell Width
68mm Threadless
—
Rear Cogs
3-speed internal, 18 teeth
1-speed, 21 teeth
Chain
KMC Alpha 50, 1/2 x 3/32"
1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Victor VP-810
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano coaster brake
Shimano coaster brake
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Victor VP-H93 sealed
1" steel
Handlebar
Cruiser Bend
Steel hi-rise
Stem
Kalloy alloy
Aluminum
Saddle
Selle Master
Cruiser w/springs
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-200, 25.4 mm diameter
Steel
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Steel, nutted
Rims
Rigida AS-27, 36-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Sha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
24 x 2.125" classic whitewall
26 x 2.125"
Wheel Size
24" wheels
26" wheels
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Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71.5°
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Seat-tube angle
70°
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Chainstay / rear center
457.2 mm
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Wheelbase
1092.2 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.