- Frame
- Hi-tensile steel
- Groupset
- Shimano 3-speed coaster brake
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1996 Ross Aristocrat
Original specifications: Shimano Nexus drivetrain · 700c wheels · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #53977- Model year
- 1996
- Category
- Cruiser
- Original MSRP
- $399.95
- Sizes
- 19", womens 19"
- Colors
- Green
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 23 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1996 archived details
- Published colors
- Green
- Frame
- Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
- Original equipment
- Shimano Nexus
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Original buildChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel · Shimano Nexus · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Ross |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Nexus |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Inter-7 ST-7S20 |
| Crankset | Alloy 3-piece, 46 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Yst |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed internal, 18 teeth |
| Chain | KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-895 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Inter-M coaster brake brakes, Tektro RBP-365A levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Victor VP-H93 sealed |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Cruiser Bend |
| Stem | Sameness steel |
| Saddle | Ross Aristocrat Spring |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-200, 25.4 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Kin Lin alloy, 36-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 38c Ross Hybrid |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 558.8 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 444.5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1041.4 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
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| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
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Parts & serviceability
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700 x 38c Ross Hybrid
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Wellgo LU-895
Shimano Inter-7 ST-7S20
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Kalloy SP-200
25.4 mm diameter
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- Front tire
- 700 x 38c Ross Hybrid
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 25.4 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- YST · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Ross · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Nexus · Shifters: Shimano Inter-7 ST-7S20 · Crankset: Alloy 3-piece, 46 teeth · Bottom bracket: YST · Rear cogs: 7-speed internal, 18 teeth · Chain: KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Inter-M coaster brake brakes, Tektro RBP-365A levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Kin Lin alloy, 36-hole · Front tire: 700 x 38c Ross Hybrid
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Victor VP-H93 sealed · Handlebar: Cruiser Bend · Stem: Sameness steel · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-200, 25.4 mm diameter · Saddle: Ross Aristocrat Spring · Pedals: Wellgo LU-895
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