Ross MINOTAUR 1998 VS Marin BEAR VALLEY 2003 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 |

Marin Bear Valley
General InfosModel | Bear Valley |
Manufacturer | Marin |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Matte Silver |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 28c Kenda Road |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano LeversAvid Single Digit 3 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Xero Lite |
Rims manufacturer | 20-hole and 24-holeFormula Xero Lite XR4 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted7000 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum Flat Bar |
Handlebar extender | Ovation |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum 4 Bolt |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 TeethTruVativ Elita |
Gear shift levers | Shimano ST- R223 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 24 Teeth8-speed |
Marin Bear Valley Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Sora Triple |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Sora GS |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown7005 T6 Aluminum |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Sport |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterMarin Comp Aluminum |
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 Marin Bear Valley manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Bear Valley Commuter here