VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Ross Race Team 158

Velopedia Archive ID 67806

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRoss
ModelRace Team 158
Bicycle typeBMX
Archive ID67806
Original MSRP$599.95
ColorsBlack anodized
SizesBoys 12", large, medium, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, oversize
ForkRoss
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupN/A
ShiftersN/A
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
CranksetRoss 3-piece chromoly, 44 teeth
Bottom bracketRoss sealed cartridge, 127 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainKMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsClub Roost 20

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe MX-99 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2
HandlebarChromoly
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemAluminum
SaddleVelo BMX
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Joy Tech steel, nutted, Rear: Joy Tech aluminum, nutted
RimsWeinmann Zac 21, 36-hole
SpokesRichman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire20 x 1.95" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
Wheel size20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube300 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle67°
Chainstay / rear center406 mm
Wheelbase984 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

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