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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 1998 Ross Mt. Pocono (02) is Kids; 1996 Ross Mt. Pocono (02) is Mountain.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1998 Ross Mt. Pocono (02).
- Gearing
1996 Ross Mt. Pocono (02) has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Ross Mt. Pocono (02).
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.93:1Highest3.69:1Total range398%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 24×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.29:1Total range383%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; 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
1998 Ross Mt. Pocono (02)
1996 Ross Mt. Pocono (02)
Overview
Model Year
1998
1996
Brand
Ross
Ross
Model
Mt. Pocono (02)
Mt. Pocono (02)
Bicycle Type
Juvenile
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$184.95
$209.95
Colors
Deep Green, Teal Blue
Black, Green Fade, Purple Fade, Red Fade
Sizes
Girls 13"
16", 18", 20", 24", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Ross
Ross
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
Grip Shift Quickshift
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, top-pull
Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Crankset
Aluminum/steel, 26/36/48 teeth
Dotek 3-piece, 24/36/46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Yst
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Taya 50F, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Wellgo LU-895
Brakes
Brakes
Logan linear-pull brakes, aluminum levers
Tektro 862A brakes, Jo-Ying 292A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1" Victor VP-H93 sealed
Handlebar
Steel
MTB steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Ross
Stem
Steel
Sameness steel
Saddle
Selle Master Dual Density
Selle Master
Seatpost
Pillar, steel, 22.2mm (7/8 inch) diameter
Steel, 25.4 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: steel, Q/R, Rear: steel, nutted
—
Rims
Aluminum, 36-hole
Rigida AS-26, 36-hole
Spokes
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Sha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
24 x 2.10"
26 x 1.90" Super East 121-02
Wheel Size
24" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
—
71°
Seat-tube angle
—
72°
Chainstay / rear center
—
431.8 mm
Wheelbase
—
1066.8 mm
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.