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1997 Ross Mt. Hood · 1993 Ross Mt. Hood

Specification1997 Ross Mt. Hood1993 Ross Mt. Hood
Overview
Model year19971993
BrandRossRoss
ModelMt. HoodMt. Hood
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID6731444742
Original MSRP$899.95$499.00
ColorsBlack/silver fade—
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge16, 19, 22
Frameset
Frame constructionMonocoqueTIG-welded steel
Frame materialCarbon reinforced thermoplasticCroMo
ForkRock Shox Quadra 5Marzocchi XC 50
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown—
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore LXShimano Exage LT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600Shimano Exage LT Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mmShimano Exage LT
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGSShimano Exage LT
CranksetSugino Impel 300, 22/32/44 teethShimano Exage LT, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 966, 113 mm spindle—
BB shell width73mm Threadless—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC HG-50
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & strapsTioga Surefoot VI
Brakes
BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 leversShimano Exage LT brakes, levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless YST CS558—
HandlebarJY 230HB aluminumRitchey Force alloy
Handlebar extensionsRoss one-piece aluminum—
StemKalloy aluminumSameness CroMo
SaddleSelle Master AnatomicSella Prima Gelite
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameterUno alloy
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano AceraXShimano Exage
RimsRigida LASER, 32-holeRitchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole
SpokesSapim stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge—
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks26 x 2.00" Ritchey Megabite
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Ross Mt. Hood1993 Ross Mt. Hood
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°70°
Seat-tube angle73°70°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm429.3 mm
Wheelbase1060 mm1000.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.