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1996 Ross Beach Commander (01)
Original specifications: Shimano 3-speed coaster brake drivetrain · 24" wheels · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #57340- Model year
- 1996
- Category
- Cruiser
- Original MSRP
- $199.95
- Sizes
- Boys 13", girls 13"
- Colors
- Light blue, Red, Transparent Blue, Transparent Burgundy, Transparent Violet, White
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 23 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1996 archived details
- Published colors
- Light blue, Red, Transparent Blue, Transparent Burgundy, Transparent Violet, White
- Frame
- Hi-tensile steel
- Original equipment
- Shimano 3-speed coaster brake
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Original buildHi-tensile steel · Shimano 3-speed coaster brake · 24" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Ross |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano 3-speed coaster brake |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano 3-speed |
| Crankset | 1-piece 6 1/2", 46 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Wald |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm Threadless |
| Rear Cogs | 3-speed internal, 18 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Alpha 50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-810 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano coaster brake |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Victor VP-H93 sealed |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Cruiser Bend |
| Stem | Kalloy alloy |
| Saddle | Selle Master |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-200, 25.4 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Rigida AS-27, 36-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 24 x 2.125" classic whitewall |
| Wheel Size | 24" 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 | 571.5 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 70° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 457.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1092.2 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
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| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
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Parts & serviceability
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24 x 2.125" classic whitewall
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Kalloy SP-200
25.4 mm diameter
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- Front tire
- 24 x 2.125" classic whitewall
- Drivetrain
- 3-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 25.4 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Wald · 68mm Threadless
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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 3-speed coaster brake · Shifters: Shimano 3-speed · Crankset: 1-piece 6 1/2", 46 teeth · Bottom bracket: Wald · Rear cogs: 3-speed internal, 18 teeth · Chain: KMC Alpha 50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano coaster brake
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 24" wheels · Rims: Rigida AS-27, 36-hole · Front tire: 24 x 2.125" classic whitewall
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Victor VP-H93 sealed · Handlebar: Cruiser Bend · Stem: Kalloy alloy · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-200, 25.4 mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Master · Pedals: Victor VP-810
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