Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 60838
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Ross |
| Model | Mt. St. Helens |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 60838 |
| Original MSRP | $699.95 |
| Colors | Green/blue fade |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small, xlarge |
| Frame construction | Monocoque |
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| Frame material | Carbon reinforced thermoplastic |
| Fork | Akela Elastomer |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Grip Shift/Alivio |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift ESP 500 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Grip Shift ESP 5.0 |
| Crankset | Sugino Impel 300, 22/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | YST BB 966, 113 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm Threadless |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Steel cage, resin body w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-6 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless YST CS558 |
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| Handlebar | JY 230HB aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Ross one-piece aluminum |
| Stem | Kalloy aluminum |
| Saddle | Selle Master Anatomic |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Joy Tech Big Hub Q/R, Rear: Joy Tech aluminum cassette, Q/R |
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| Rims | Rigida LASER, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Sapim stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 595 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.