Ross Chimera 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Ross |
| Model | Chimera |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Hybrid |
| Bike sub-category | Hybrid |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Ross Chimera Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)- 22 (inches)- 24 (inches) / 60.96 (cm)- 24 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Ross HP |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | APSE LeversResin and steel Cantilever Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Steel NuttedFront: Steel |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeRigida AS-27 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSha Dar Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung Steel |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 8002 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-UG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) SpindleYST BB 621 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethResin Covered Steel |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Ross Chimera Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Tourney TY-22 Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Ross |
Other Specs of Ross Chimera
| Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Available colors | - Green- teal |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Master VL-252 |
| Seat post extension | 25.4 (millimeters) Diameter SteelPillar |
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Ross Chimera bike review
Ross produced the Chimera bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $199.95.Chimera bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), 24 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Ross Hybrid Chimera can be found in a few colors, among these colors Green and teal .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Ross HP tires and Sha Dar stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida AS-27, 36-hole. Ross equiped this exact model with Resin/steel cantilever brakes, APSE levers braking system and Front: steel, Q/R, Rear: steel, nutted hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Ross used Hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Hsin Lung steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Chimera to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Resin covered steel, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-UG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Ross, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.