Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Ross Compact Clic

Velopedia Archive ID 55816

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Ross
Model	Compact Clic
Bicycle type	Road/sport
Archive ID	55816
Original MSRP	$189.95
Colors	Black, dark blue, pink
Sizes	Boys 13"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame material	Hi-tensile steel
Fork	Ross
Fork material	Hi-tensile steel, flat crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Tourney TY-15
Shifters	Shimano Tourney TY-15 stem-mount
Front derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY-25, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY-15
Crankset	Dotek 3-piece, 40/48 teeth
Bottom bracket	Yst
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Victor VP-395

Brakes

Brakes	Alloy side-pull calipers brakes, road style w/extention levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Victor VP-H93 sealed
Handlebar	Steel
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Kalloy alloy
Saddle	Ross Road Jr.
Seatpost	Steel, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Kin Lin steel, 36-hole
Spokes	Sha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1 3/8" Kenda K-6302
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	533.4 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	71°
Chainstay / rear center	457.2 mm
Wheelbase	1041.4 mm
Fork offset / rake	63.5 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.