VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Ross Mt. Hood

Velopedia Archive ID 67314

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRoss
ModelMt. Hood
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID67314
Original MSRP$899.95
ColorsBlack/silver fade
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame materialCarbon reinforced thermoplastic
ForkRock Shox Quadra 5
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 300, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 966, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm Threadless
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
HandlebarJY 230HB aluminum
Handlebar extensionsRoss one-piece aluminum
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleSelle Master Anatomic
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano AceraX
RimsRigida LASER, 32-hole
SpokesSapim stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube595 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1060 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.