Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens · 1993 Ross Mt. St. Helens
| Specification | 1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens | 1993 Ross Mt. St. Helens |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1997 | 1993 |
| Brand | Ross | Ross |
| Model | Mt. St. Helens | Mt. St. Helens |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 60838 | 41879 |
| Original MSRP | $699.95 | $449.00 |
| Colors | Green/blue fade | — |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small, xlarge | 16, 19, 22 |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | Monocoque | TIG-welded steel |
| Frame material | Carbon reinforced thermoplastic | CroMo |
| Fork | Akela Elastomer | Marzocchi XC 50 |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown | — |
| Rear shock | N/A | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Grip Shift/Alivio | Shimano Altus A10 Rapidfire Plus |
| Shifters | Grip Shift ESP 500 | Shimano Altus A10 Rapidfire Plus |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm | Shimano Altus A10 |
| Rear derailleur | Grip Shift ESP 5.0 | Shimano Altus A10 |
| Crankset | Sugino Impel 300, 22/34/42 teeth | Shimano Altus A10, 26/36/46 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | YST BB 966, 113 mm spindle | — |
| BB shell width | 73mm Threadless | — |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth | 7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32" | KMC HG-50 |
| Pedals | Steel cage, resin body w/clips & straps | Victor VP955 Resin |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-6 levers | Shimano Altus A10 brakes, levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless YST CS558 | — |
| Handlebar | JY 230HB aluminum | Sameness steel |
| Handlebar extensions | Ross one-piece aluminum | — |
| Stem | Kalloy aluminum | Sameness CroMo |
| Saddle | Selle Master Anatomic | Sella Prima Gelite |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter | Uno alloy 330mm |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Front: Joy Tech Big Hub Q/R, Rear: Joy Tech aluminum cassette, Q/R | Shimano Altus |
| Rims | Rigida LASER, 32-hole | Weinmann 2719, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Sapim stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge | — |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples | — |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks | 26 x 2.00" Ritchey Mod Quad |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
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| Measurement | 1997 Ross Mt. St. Helens | 1993 Ross Mt. St. Helens |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 70.5° | 70° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° | 70° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 420 mm | 429.3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 mm | 1000.8 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm | — |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.