Ross MT. KATAHDIN 1997 VS Nirve HTX-1 2003 specs comparison

Ross Mt. Katahdin
General InfosModel | Mt. Katahdin |
Manufacturer | Ross |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red and silver fade |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 18 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Duro HF-840 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Jo-Ying 291AE LeversShimano AceraX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Joy Tech Aluminum CassetteFront: Joy Tech Big Hub Q and R |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeRigida AS-26 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeRichman Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Steel |
Handlebar extender | Ross |
Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung Steel |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Victor Modus VP-H300 Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Taya TB-400 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleYST-BB 969 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 TeethCyclone CPI-348 SQS |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-300i |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Ross Mt. Katahdin Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Polygon SF115 |
Other Specs of Ross Mt. Katahdin
Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90K |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Master VL-252 |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterPolygon PM-312 |

Nirve HTX-1
General InfosModel | HTX-1 |
Manufacturer | Nirve |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Grey |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-898 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Aluminum LeversTektro Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and RAluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlex Z1000 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | RiseSteel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethSun Race M40 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus |
Rear gear set | 13 - 34 Teeth7-speed |
Nirve HTX-1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 70 (millimeters) TravelIn-Sync Exceed 320 |
Other Specs of Nirve HTX-1
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Nirve Performance |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Ross provided us with the latest version of its Mt. Katahdin bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Ross Mt. Katahdin Mountain bike here
- Get your Nirve HTX-1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Nirve HTX-1 Mountain bike here