Ross MINOTAUR 1998 VS Bianchi CASTRO VALLEY 2006 specs comparison
Ross Minotaur
General InfosModel | Minotaur |
Manufacturer | Ross |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Transparent Green |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Altus Front LeversShimano Altus Front and Sturmey Archer Coaster Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sturmey ArcherFront: Shimano Altus |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) YST Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36 TeethAluminum |
Gear shift levers | Sturmey Archer 5-speed |
Rear gear set | 21 Teeth5-speed Internal |
Ross Minotaur Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Ross |
Other Specs of Ross Minotaur
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Not Available |
Seat post extension | Aluminum |

Bianchi Castro Valley
General InfosModel | Castro Valley |
Manufacturer | Bianchi |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Gang Green |
Sizes | - 44cm (centimeters)- 49cm (centimeters)- 52cm (centimeters)- 55cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 28C Vittoria Randonneur |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control LeversCane Creek SCX-5 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano TiagraFront: Shimano Dynamo |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Rear: Alex ACE-19Front: Alex ACE 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Bianchi DB CrMo |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bianchi Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42 TeethSugino XD500T |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth9-speed |
Bianchi Castro Valley Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Bianchi |
Other Specs of Bianchi Castro Valley
Component group sets | Co (millimeters)uter Mix |
Pedals details | 2-sidedWellgo Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Velo Bianchi |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterBianchi Componenti |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Ross provided us with the latest version of its Minotaur bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Ross Minotaur Commuter here
- Get your Bianchi Castro Valley manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bianchi Castro Valley Commuter here