VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Ross Griffon

Velopedia Archive ID 50856

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRoss
ModelGriffon
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID50856
Original MSRP$299.95
ColorsBlack
Sizes16", 19", 22"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkRoss
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus C90
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-300i
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/32/38 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainTaya TB-500, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-895

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Jo-Ying 292A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H93 sealed
HandlebarMTB alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSameness steel
SaddleSelle Master
SeatpostSteel, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsRigida AS-26, 36-hole
SpokesSha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 35c Cheng Shin C-979
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center444.5 mm
Wheelbase1041.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.