Ross MINOTAUR W/FENDERS 1997 VS Trek 8.1 DS 2013 specs comparison

Ross Minotaur w/fenders 1997 comparison online with competitors

Ross Minotaur w/fenders

General Infos
Model Minotaur w/fenders
Manufacturer Ross
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Silver
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.75 (inches) Ross
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Sturmey Archer Coaster Brake and Shimano Altus Front Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Sturmey Archer Coaster Brake
Front: Shimano Altus
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Richman Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSameness Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) YST 665

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
KMC 410
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
YST BB 621
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
Dotek Aluminum
Gear shift leversSturmey Archer 5-speed
Rear gear set 21 Teeth
5-speed Internal

Ross Minotaur w/fenders Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeRoss

Other Specs of Ross Minotaur w/fenders

Component group setsSturmey Archer
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount 6000 With Springs
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Trek 8.1 DS 2013 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8.1 DS

General Infos
Model 8.1 DS
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2013
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Color choice -Trek Black and Paramount Grey
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 22.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireBontrager LT1 700x38
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset typeLinear Pull
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturerBontrager AT-750
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha Gold Aluminum
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionBontrager 30 (millimeters) Rise
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset size1 1/8 Semi-Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainUnavailable Chain
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeUnavailable Bottom Bracket
Crankset parts and sizesAlloy 48/38/28t
Gear shift leversShimano EF51 EZ Fire
Rear gear set3x7 Speeds

Trek 8.1 DS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Tourney
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeHi-Tensile Steel

Other Specs of Trek 8.1 DS

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsNylon Platform
Rear shock absorberUnavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seatBontrager SSR
Seat post extensionBontrager SSR


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