VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Ross Mt. Rushmore

Velopedia Archive ID 60959

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRoss
ModelMt. Rushmore
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID60959
Original MSRP$239.95
ColorsBlack/grey fade
Sizes16", 18", 20", 22", 24", 26", womens 16", womens 19"

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetDotek DK5-S310, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 621, 122.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainTaya TB-400, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST 8002
HandlebarHsin Lung steel
Handlebar extensionsRoss
StemHsin Lung steel
SaddleSelle Master VL-252
SeatpostPillar, steel, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsAluminum quick release
RimsRigida AS-26, 36-hole
SpokesRichman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Super East 101
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube530 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1045 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.