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1997 Ross Beach Commander · 1995 Ross Beach Commander

Specification1997 Ross Beach Commander1995 Ross Beach Commander
Overview
Model year19971995
BrandRossRoss
ModelBeach CommanderBeach Commander
Bicycle typeCruiserCruiser
Archive ID6158025007
Original MSRP$199.95$189.95
ColorsBlue, Laser red, red, Transparent blue, violetLaser red,transparent burgundy,vivid transparent blue,vivid transparent violet,white splatter
Sizes19", womens 14", womens 18"19", womens 14", womens 18"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded steel
Frame materialHi-tensile steelHi-tensile steel
ForkRoss—
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crownHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupN/AN/A
ShiftersN/AN/A
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
Crankset1-piece steel, 44 teeth1-piece 6 1/2", 46 teeth
Bottom bracketOne piece—
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs1-speed, 18 teeth1-speed, 18 teeth
ChainKMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsResinVictor VP-810
Brakes
BrakesShimano coaster brakeN/A
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" YST 6651" CH-664
HandlebarCruiser BendCruiser Bend
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemAluminumBX-807
SaddleSelle Master Comfort w/springsCruiser w/spring
SeatpostPillar, aluminum, 25.4 mm diameterSteel
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: steel, nutted, Rear: Shimano coaster brakeFront: King Kong nutted, Rear: Shimano coaster brake
RimsRigida AS-32, 36-holeAlloy, 36-hole
SpokesRichman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.125" classic whitewall26 x 2.125" Ross C-241
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Ross Beach Commander1995 Ross Beach Commander
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle67°—
Chainstay / rear center445 mm—
Wheelbase1072 mm—
Fork offset / rake45 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.