Ross Mt. Hood 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Ross
Model Mt. Hood
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Ross Mt. Hood Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano AceraX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rigida LASER
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Sapim Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsCarbon Reinforced Thermoplastic
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionJY 230HB Aluminum
Handlebar extenderRoss One-piece Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST CS558

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-M55
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) Threadless
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
YST BB 966
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Sugino Impel 300
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Ross Mt. Hood Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 5

Other Specs of Ross Mt. Hood

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Black and silver fade
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Master Anatomic
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Ross Mt. Hood bike review

Ross produced the Mt. Hood bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $899.95.
Mt. Hood bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Ross Mountain bike Mt. Hood can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and silver fade .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida LASER, 32-hole. Ross equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers braking system and Shimano AceraX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Ross used Carbon reinforced thermoplastic material for the frame. JY 230HB aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Mt. Hood to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 300, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-M55 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Ross, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.