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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1994 Ross Mt. St. Helens in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens and 1994 Ross Mt. St. Helens.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1994 Ross Mt. St. Helens.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1994 Ross Mt. St. Helens had an original MSRP $208 lower than 1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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
1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens
1994 Ross Mt. St. Helens
Overview
Model Year
1997
1994
Brand
Ross
Ross
Model
Mt. St. Helens
Mt. St. Helens
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$699.95
$492.00
Colors
Green/blue fade
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Sizes
S, M, L, XL
16", 19", 22"
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
Monocoque
Bonded aluminum
Frame Material
Carbon reinforced thermoplastic
6061 T6 aluminum
Fork
Akela Elastomer
Rosshock 426
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift/Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 500
Shimano Alivio Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Shimano Alivio long cage
Crankset
Sugino Impel 300, 22/34/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio 170/175mm, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
YST BB 966, 113 mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
73mm Threadless
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Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano HG-50
Pedals
Steel cage, resin body w/clips & straps
Tioga resin body, steel cage, chromoly axle
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-6 levers
Shimano Alivio M-SYSTEM brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
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Handlebar
JY 230HB aluminum
Signature alloy/black 560mmW
Handlebar Extensions
Ross one-piece aluminum
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Stem
Kalloy aluminum
Ritchey chromoly/black 1-1/8"
Saddle
Selle Master Anatomic
Vetta SL, steel, rails, synthetic leather cover
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter
Ritchey/EXPERT alloy/black 330mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Joy Tech Big Hub Q/R, Rear: Joy Tech aluminum cassette, Q/R
Shimano Parallax
Rims
Rigida LASER, 32-hole
Araya AP-21, 36-hole
Spokes
Sapim stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
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Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks
26 x 2.10" Signature
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
72°
Chainstay / rear center
420 mm
423 mm
Wheelbase
1060 mm
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Fork offset / rake
45 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.