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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1995 Ross Beach Commander.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Ratio2.44:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
Ratio2.56:1
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.
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Specification
1997 Ross Beach Commander
1995 Ross Beach Commander
Overview
Model Year
1997
1995
Brand
Ross
Ross
Model
Beach Commander
Beach Commander
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$199.95
$189.95
Colors
Blue, Laser red, Red, Transparent blue, Violet
Laser red, Transparent Burgundy, Vivid Transparent Blue, Vivid Transparent Violet, White Splatter
Sizes
19", womens 14", womens 18"
19", womens 14", womens 18"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
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
Crankset
1-piece steel, 44 teeth
1-piece 6 1/2", 46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
One piece
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BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
1-speed, 18 teeth
1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain
KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Resin
Victor VP-810
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano coaster brake
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Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" YST 665
1" CH-664
Handlebar
Cruiser Bend
Cruiser Bend
Stem
Aluminum
BX-807
Saddle
Selle Master Comfort w/springs
Cruiser w/spring
Seatpost
Pillar, aluminum, 25.4 mm diameter
Steel
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: steel, nutted, Rear: Shimano coaster brake
Front: King Kong nutted, Rear: Shimano coaster brake
Rims
Rigida AS-32, 36-hole
Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
Richman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.125" classic whitewall
26 x 2.125" Ross C-241
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71°
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Seat-tube angle
67°
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Chainstay / rear center
445 mm
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Wheelbase
1072 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.