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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 1998 Ross Griffon and 1994 Ross Griffon.

  2. Gearing

    1998 Ross Griffon has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1994 Ross Griffon.

    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.

1998 Ross Griffon48/36/26T · 13–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.93:1Highest3.69:1Total range398%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.8 mphHighest gear27.2 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.

1994 Ross Griffon48/38/28T · 14–28T · 6-speed
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear7.4 mphHighest gear25.2 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; 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 Griffon
1994 Ross Griffon
Overview
Model Year
1998
1994
Brand
Ross
Ross
Model
Griffon
Griffon
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$299.95
$265.00
Colors
Burgundy
—
Sizes
16", 19", 22"
16", 19", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Chromoly main triangle
Fork
Ross
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
—
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Shimano Tourney / GripShift
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Grip Shift SRT-200i
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull
Shimano TY21
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Shimano TY21
Crankset
26/36/48 teeth
Shimano TY-21, 170mm alloy, 28/38/48 teeth
BB Shell Width
68mm English
—
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano UG-50
Pedals
Resin
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
Shimano TY21 alloy brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
—
Handlebar
Steel
Steel 600 x 60mm w/5deg sweep
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Aluminum
Steel 100mm
Saddle
—
Ross padded hybrid
Seatpost
Pillar, steel, 22.2mm (7/8 inch) diameter
Steel 300mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: steel, Q/R, Rear: steel, nutted
Alloy Q/R
Rims
Aluminum, 36-hole
Weinmann
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
—
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
700 x 38c
700 x 38c Ross Hybrid
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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