Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Ross Grand Cherokee Limited

Velopedia Archive ID 50460

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Ross
Model	Grand Cherokee Limited
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	50460
Original MSRP	$1,799.95
Colors	Fade green
Sizes	14", 16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame construction	Bonded carbon fiber
Frame material	Carbon thermoplastic
Fork	Rock Shox Judy XC
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT GS
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	YST, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width	73mm Threadless
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Victor VP-101 (clipless)

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-11 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Victor VP-H100
Handlebar	Jeep Thermoplastics
Handlebar extensions	Kalloy
Stem	Kalloy
Saddle	Selle Master
Seatpost	Kalloy Uno, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Sun Metal CR17A, 32-hole
Spokes	Ta Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.90" Hutchinson
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	571.5 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	431.8 mm
Wheelbase	1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

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