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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 1998 Ross Minotaur is City & Commuter; 1993 Ross Minotaur is Hybrid.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1998 Ross Minotaur.
- Data limitation
Only 1993 Ross Minotaur has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Identity & price
1993 Ross Minotaur had an original MSRP $111 lower than 1998 Ross Minotaur.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest1.00:1Highest4.00:1Total range400%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×35; 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 Minotaur
1993 Ross Minotaur
Overview
Model Year
1998
1993
Brand
Ross
Ross
Model
Minotaur
Minotaur
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$499.95
$389.00
Colors
Transparent Green
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Sizes
16", 18"
16, 19, 22
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly
CroMo
Fork
Ross
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Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Shimano Altus A10 Gripshift
Shifters
Sturmey Archer 5-speed
Gripshift SRT-300
Front Derailleur
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Shimano Altus A10
Rear Derailleur
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Shimano Altus A10
Crankset
Aluminum, 36 teeth
Shimano Altus A10, 28/38/48 teeth
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
5-speed internal, 21 teeth
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain
1/2 x 3/32"
KMC HG-50
Pedals
Resin
Victor VP892
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus front/Sturmey Archer coaster rear brakes, Shimano Altus front levers
Shimano Altus A10 brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" YST steel
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Handlebar
Aluminum
Steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Aluminum
HL CroMo
Saddle
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Sella Prima Gelite
Seatpost
Aluminum
Steel 300mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano Altus, Rear: Sturmey Archer
Shimano Altus
Rims
Aluminum, 36-hole
Weinmann 2719, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
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Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 1.95"
700 x 35c
Wheel Size
26" wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
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71°
Seat-tube angle
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71°
Chainstay / rear center
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444.5 mm
Wheelbase
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1049 mm
Fork offset / rake
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35.6 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.