VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Ross Mt. Washington

Velopedia Archive ID 56711

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRoss
ModelMt. Washington
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID56711
Original MSRP$289.95
ColorsDark blue, red fade
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 14", womens 16", womens 19"

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus
ShiftersShimano Altus EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetShimano Altus, 22/34/42 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, Shimano Altus levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H93 sealed
HandlebarMTB steel
Handlebar extensionsRoss
StemSameness steel
SaddleSelle Master
SeatpostPolygon PM-215, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsRigida AS-26, 36-hole
SpokesSha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Super East 121-02
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.