Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Ross Mt Hood

Velopedia Archive ID 77888

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Ross
Model	Mt Hood
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	77888
Original MSRP	$461.95
Colors	Bright blue, gloss black
Sizes	16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum, oversized
Fork	Rock Shox Indy
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Rapidfire
Front derailleur	Shimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX
Crankset	Sugino Impel 250, 22/32/42 teeth
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Aluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
Handlebar	Aluminum
Stem	Aluminum
Saddle	Selle Master Dual Density
Seatpost	Aluminum

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Aluminum, Q/R
Rims	Vuelta VXC 2.2 Double Wall, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.