Ross Urbanite 1998 Technical specs and features
Brand | Ross |
Model | Urbanite |
First production | 1998 |
Bike category | Commuter |
Bike sub-category | City Commuter |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Ross Urbanite Parts |
Available Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 24 X 2.125 (inches) |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 24 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Alivio ST EF-28 LeversChang Star Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Aluminum NuttedFront: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | OversizedChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST CS558 |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth |
Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Ross Urbanite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Ross |
Other Specs of Ross Urbanite
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Available colors | - Citron Gold |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Resin Body and steel Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Not Available |
Seat post extension | 29.4 (millimeters) DiameterSuspension |
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Ross Urbanite bike review
Ross produced the Urbanite bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $349.95.Urbanite bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Ross Commuter Urbanite can be found in a few colors, among these colors Citron Gold .
This bike is equiped with 24 x 2.125" tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 36-hole. Ross equiped this exact model with Chang Star linear-pull brakes, Shimano Alivio ST EF-28 levers braking system and Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: aluminum, nutted hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Ross used Chromoly, oversized material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Urbanite to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Ross, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano AceraX EZ Fire gear shift levers.