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1997 Ross Minotaur w/fenders
Original specifications: Sturmey Archer drivetrain · 26" wheels · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #64072- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- City & Commuter
- Original MSRP
- $499.95
- Sizes
- 16", 18"
- Colors
- Silver
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 24 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
Original buildChromoly · Sturmey Archer · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly |
| Fork | Ross |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Sturmey Archer |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Sturmey Archer 5-speed |
| Crankset | Dotek aluminum, 36 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | YST BB 621, 122.5 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 5-speed internal, 21 teeth |
| Chain | KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8" |
| Pedals | Resin |
Brakes
| Brakes | Sturmey Archer coaster brake/Shimano Altus front brakes, aluminum levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" YST 665 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Steel |
| Stem | Sameness chromoly |
| Saddle | Viscount 6000 w/springs |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.6 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Altus, Rear: Sturmey Archer coaster brake |
|---|---|
| Rims | Alex aluminum, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Richman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.75" Ross |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 565 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1038 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
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Gearing results
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| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
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Parts & serviceability
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26 x 1.75" Ross
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Aluminum micro-adjust
26.6 mm diameter
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.75" Ross
- Drivetrain
- 5-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26.6 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- YST BB 621, 122.5 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Ross · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Sturmey Archer · Shifters: Sturmey Archer 5-speed · Crankset: Dotek aluminum, 36 teeth · Bottom bracket: YST BB 621, 122.5 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 5-speed internal, 21 teeth · Chain: KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Sturmey Archer coaster brake/Shimano Altus front brakes, aluminum levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Alex aluminum, 36-hole · Hubs: Front: Shimano Altus, Rear: Sturmey Archer coaster brake · Front tire: 26 x 1.75" Ross
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" YST 665 · Handlebar: Steel · Stem: Sameness chromoly · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.6 mm diameter · Saddle: Viscount 6000 w/springs · Pedals: Resin
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