VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Ross Wrangler Rio Grande

Velopedia Archive ID 50073

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRoss
ModelWrangler Rio Grande
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID50073
Original MSRP$299.95
ColorsFade green
SizesOne size fits all

Frameset

Frame constructionMIG-welded steel
Frame material4130 chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkJeep
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-30
ShiftersShimano Tourney TY-30 top-mount
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30
CranksetDotek 3-piece, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketTien Hsin, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainTaya TB-500, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K

Brakes

BrakesLogan cantilever brakes, Logan levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tien Hsin
HandlebarWei Hau
Handlebar extensionsRoss
StemWei Hau
SaddleSelle Master
SeatpostKalloy SP-200, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsRigida AS-26, 36-hole
SpokesTa Sen steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle71°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 21, 2026.