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1998 Ross Minotaur
Original specifications: Hybrid Mix drivetrain · 26" wheels.
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At a glance
Archive #79388- Model year
- 1998
- Category
- City & Commuter
- Original MSRP
- $499.95
- Sizes
- 16", 18"
- Colors
- Transparent Green
- In this record
- 23 specifications · original MSRP
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Identification clues
1998 archived details
- Published colors
- Transparent Green
- Frame
- Chromoly
- Original equipment
- Hybrid Mix
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Original buildChromoly · Hybrid Mix · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly |
| Fork | Ross |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Hybrid Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Sturmey Archer 5-speed |
| Crankset | Aluminum, 36 teeth |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 5-speed internal, 21 teeth |
| Chain | 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Altus front/Sturmey Archer coaster rear brakes, Shimano Altus front levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" YST steel |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Seatpost | Aluminum |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Altus, Rear: Sturmey Archer |
|---|---|
| Rims | Aluminum, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Gearing
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Parts & serviceability
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26 x 1.95"
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- Front tire
- 26 x 1.95"
- Drivetrain
- 5-speed
- Bottom bracket / shell
- 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Ross · Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Hybrid Mix · Shifters: Sturmey Archer 5-speed · Crankset: Aluminum, 36 teeth · Rear cogs: 5-speed internal, 21 teeth · Chain: 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Altus front/Sturmey Archer coaster rear brakes, Shimano Altus front levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Aluminum, 36-hole · Hubs: Front: Shimano Altus, Rear: Sturmey Archer · Front tire: 26 x 1.95"
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" YST steel · Handlebar: Aluminum · Stem: Aluminum · Seatpost: Aluminum · Pedals: Resin
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