VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Ross Mt. Olympus

Velopedia Archive ID 66193

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRoss
ModelMt. Olympus
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID66193
Original MSRP$549.95
ColorsGreen fade
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame materialCarbon reinforced thermoplastic
ForkRoss
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetSugino Impel 250, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketYST-BB 970, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm Threadless
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage, resin body w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano AceraX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-6 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
HandlebarHsin Lung steel
Handlebar extensionsRoss
StemHsin Lung steel
SaddleSelle Master Anatomic
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Joy Tech Big Hub Q/R, Rear: Joy Tech aluminum cassette, Q/R
RimsRigida AS-26, 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 / rake45 mm

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