VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Ross Zwoom XII

Velopedia Archive ID 53106

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRoss
ModelZwoom XII
Bicycle typeCruiser
Archive ID53106
Original MSRP$299.95
ColorsPurple fade, transparent blue
SizesOne size fits all

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-15
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-200i
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-15, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-15
CranksetDotek 3-piece, 36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketYst
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-810

Brakes

BrakesAPSE cantilever brakes, APSE levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H93 sealed
HandlebarCruiser Bend
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemAlloy
SaddleSelle Master
SeatpostKalloy SP-200, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsKin Lin alloy, 36-hole
SpokesSha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.125" classic whitewall
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle70°
Chainstay / rear center444.5 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 9, 2026.