Ross Centaur 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Ross
Model Centaur
First production 1998
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories Ross Centaur Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches)
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Front Levers
Shimano Altus Front and Sturmey Archer Coaster Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Nexus Inter 7
Front: Shimano Altus
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) YST Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
Aluminum
Gear shift leversShimano Nexus
Rear gear set 21 Teeth
7-speed Internal

Ross Centaur Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRoss

Other Specs of Ross Centaur

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Transparent Green
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNot Available
Seat post extension 22.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum


Ross Centaur bike review

Ross produced the Centaur bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $599.95.
Centaur bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches) and 18 (inches).
Ross Commuter Centaur can be found in a few colors, among these colors Transparent Green .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 36-hole. Ross equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus front/Sturmey Archer coaster rear brakes, Shimano front levers braking system and Front: Shimano Altus, Rear: Shimano Nexus Inter 7 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Ross used Aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Centaur to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Aluminum, 36 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Ross, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Nexus gear shift levers.