Lowest0.79:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range486%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
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1996 Ross Mt. Washington
Original specifications: Shimano Altus drivetrain · 26" wheels · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #56711- Model year
- 1996
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $289.95
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 14", womens 16", womens 19"
- Colors
- Dark blue, Red Fade
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 26 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1996 archived details
- Published colors
- Dark blue, Red Fade
- Frame
- Chromoly downtube/hi-tensile steel
- Original equipment
- Shimano Altus
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildChromoly downtube/hi-tensile steel · Shimano Altus · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly downtube/hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Ross |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Altus |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Altus EZ Fire |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano AceraX |
| Crankset | Shimano Altus, 22/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Taya TB-500, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-895 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Victor VP-H93 sealed |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | MTB steel |
| Handlebar Extensions | Ross |
| Stem | Sameness steel |
| Saddle | Selle Master |
| Seatpost | Polygon PM-215, 25.4 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Rigida AS-26, 36-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.90" Super East 121-02 |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
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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 | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 431.8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066.8 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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26 x 1.90" Super East 121-02
Replacement search: 26x1.9 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Shimano BB-CT91
116 mm spindle
Wellgo LU-895
More parts (3)Fewer parts
Shimano Altus
22/34/42 teeth
Shimano Altus EZ Fire
Polygon PM-215
25.4 mm diameter
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.90" Super East 121-02
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 25.4 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle · 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 Altus · Shifters: Shimano Altus EZ Fire · Front derailleur: Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount · Rear derailleur: Shimano AceraX · Crankset: Shimano Altus, 22/34/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Taya TB-500, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Rigida AS-26, 36-hole · Front tire: 26 x 1.90" Super East 121-02
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Victor VP-H93 sealed · Handlebar: MTB steel · Stem: Sameness steel · Seatpost: Polygon PM-215, 25.4 mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Master · Pedals: Wellgo LU-895
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