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1995 Ross Shark 222/223

Original specifications: Shimano Tourney TY-20 drivetrain · 26" wheels.

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Archive #25011

Model year: 1995
Category: Cruiser
Original MSRP: $239.95
Sizes: 19", 21", 23", 25", womens 16", womens 19"
Colors: Laser green, Misty Grape, Robin Blue, Transparent Red, Violet, White
In this record: 22 specifications · original MSRP

Original buildHi-tensile steel · Shimano Tourney TY-20 · 26" wheels

Manufacturer catalog

Published sizes and colors

6 sizes · 6 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

19"21"23"25"womens 16"womens 19"

Published colors

Laser greenMisty GrapeRobin BlueTransparent RedVioletWhite

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VioletWhite

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame Material	Hi-tensile steel
Fork Material	Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Shimano Tourney TY-20
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-200
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY20
Crankset	DK alloy cotterless, 48 teeth
Rear Cogs	6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-UG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Victor VP-810

Brakes

Brakes	Alloy side-pull calipers brakes, Tektro 360P levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1" CH-71
Handlebar	Cruiser Bend
Stem	BX-807 alloy
Saddle	Cruiser w/spring
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-200

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	King Kong nutted
Rims	Kin Lin 21AL, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	26 x 2.125" Ross C-241
Wheel Size	26" wheels

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build48T · 14–28T · 6-speed

Lowest1.71:1 Highest3.43:1 Total range200%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear12.1 mph Highest gear24.1 mph

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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Rear tire

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Cadence (RPM) Speed units

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Gearing comparison
Measure	Original	Your setup
Lowest ratio	—	—
Highest ratio	—	—
Total range	—	—
Lowest-gear speed	—	—
Highest-gear speed	—	—

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications

Chain · Original

Shimano CN-UG30

1/2 x 3/32"

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Front tire · Original

26 x 2.125" Ross C-241 Replacement search: 26x2.125 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.

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Rear derailleur · Original

Shimano Tourney TY20

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Seatpost · Original

Kalloy SP-200

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Front tire: 26 x 2.125" Ross C-241
Drivetrain: 6-speed

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Shimano Tourney TY-20 · Shifters: Grip Shift SRT-200 · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY20 · Crankset: DK alloy cotterless, 48 teeth · Rear cogs: 6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-UG30, 1/2 x 3/32"

Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Alloy side-pull calipers brakes, Tektro 360P levers

Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Kin Lin 21AL, 36-hole · Hubs: King Kong nutted · Front tire: 26 x 2.125" Ross C-241

Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" CH-71 · Handlebar: Cruiser Bend · Stem: BX-807 alloy · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-200 · Saddle: Cruiser w/spring · Pedals: Victor VP-810

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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1995 Ross Shark 222/223

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Frameset

Drivetrain

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Cockpit & Contact Points

Wheels & Tires

Gearing

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1995 Ross Shark 222/223

Published sizes and colors

Published sizes

Published colors

Frameset

Drivetrain

Brakes

Cockpit & Contact Points

Wheels & Tires

Gearing

Gearing results

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Frame and fork

Drivetrain

Brakes

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