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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1998 Ross Diamond Cruiser.
- Gearing
1998 Ross Diamond Cruiser has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Ross Diamond Cruiser.
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.
Ratio2.19:1
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
1998 Ross Diamond Cruiser
1996 Ross Diamond Cruiser
Overview
Model Year
1998
1996
Brand
Ross
Ross
Model
Diamond Cruiser
Diamond Cruiser
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$184.95
$209.95
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Sizes
19", 21", womens 14", womens 18"
19", 21", 23", womens 14", womens 18"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
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
—
Shimano Coaster
Crankset
1-piece steel, 46 teeth
1-piece 6 1/2", 46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
One piece
Wald
BB Shell Width
American
68mm Threadless
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 21 teeth
1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain
1/2 x 1/8"
KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Resin
Victor VP-810
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano coaster brake
Shimano coaster brake
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1" Victor VP-H93 sealed
Handlebar
Steel hi-rise
Cruiser Bend
Stem
Aluminum
Alloy
Saddle
Cruiser w/springs
Selle Master
Seatpost
Pillar, steel, 22.2mm (7/8 inch) diameter
Kalloy SP-200, 25.4 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: steel, nutted, Rear: coaster brake
—
Rims
Aluminum, 36-hole
Kin Lin alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Sha Dar stainless steel, 105g straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.125"
26 x 2.125" classic whitewall
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
—
71.5°
Seat-tube angle
—
70°
Chainstay / rear center
—
457.2 mm
Wheelbase
—
1092.2 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.