Lowest0.86:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range445%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 24×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
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1998 Ross Urbanite
Original specifications: Hybrid Mix drivetrain · 24" wheels.
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At a glance
Archive #73033- Model year
- 1998
- Category
- City & Commuter
- Original MSRP
- $349.95
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Citron Gold
- In this record
- 25 specifications · original MSRP
Original buildChromoly, oversized · Hybrid Mix · 24" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly, oversized |
| Fork | Ross |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Hybrid Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano AceraX |
| Crankset | 24/34/42 teeth |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin body/steel cage |
Brakes
| Brakes | Chang Star linear-pull brakes, Shimano Alivio ST EF-28 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless YST CS558 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Steel |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Seatpost | Suspension, 29.4mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: aluminum, nutted |
|---|---|
| Rims | Aluminum, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 24 x 2.125" |
| Wheel Size | 24" wheels |
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Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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KMC
1/2 x 3/32"
Replacement search: 7-speed bicycle chain Before ordering: Check chain width and length.
24 x 2.125"
Replacement search: 24x2.125 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Chang Star linear-pull brakes
Shimano Alivio ST EF-28 levers
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Suspension
29.4mm diameter
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 24 x 2.125"
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 29.4 mm
- 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: Shimano AceraX EZ Fire · Front derailleur: Shimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull · Rear derailleur: Shimano AceraX · Crankset: 24/34/42 teeth · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Chang Star linear-pull brakes, Shimano Alivio ST EF-28 levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 24" wheels · Rims: Aluminum, 36-hole · Hubs: Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: aluminum, nutted · Front tire: 24 x 2.125"
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless YST CS558 · Handlebar: Steel · Stem: Aluminum · Seatpost: Suspension, 29.4mm diameter · Pedals: Resin body/steel cage
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