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| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Ross |
| Model | Chimera |
| Bicycle type | Hybrid |
| Archive ID | 63701 |
| Original MSRP | $199.95 |
| Colors | Green, teal |
| Sizes | 16", 18", 20", 22", 24", womens 16", womens 19" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Ross |
| Fork material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Crankset | Resin covered steel, 28/38/48 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | YST BB 621, 122.5 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin |
| Brakes | Resin/steel cantilever brakes, APSE levers |
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| Headset | 1" YST 8002 |
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| Handlebar | Hsin Lung steel |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Hsin Lung steel |
| Saddle | Selle Master VL-252 |
| Seatpost | Pillar, steel, 25.4 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: steel, Q/R, Rear: steel, nutted |
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| Rims | Rigida AS-27, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Sha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 38c Ross HP |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 530 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 70° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1045 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 50 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 21, 2026.