Ross MT. KATAHDIN 1996 VS Mongoose MASSIF 2001 specs comparison
Ross Mt. Katahdin
General InfosModel | Mt. Katahdin |
Manufacturer | Ross |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Purple fade |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Jo-Ying 292A LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeRigida AS-26 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSha Dar Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alcoa 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | MTB Steel |
Handlebar extender | Ross |
Handlebar stem details | Wei Hau ATB-168 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Victor VP-H100 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Taya TB-500 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 TeethCyclone |
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 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | RosShock 326 |
Other Specs of Ross Mt. Katahdin
Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90K |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Master |
Seat post extension | 26.4 (millimeters) DiameterPolygon PM-215 |

Mongoose Massif
General InfosModel | Massif |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Bead Blasted |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Michelin Wild Gripper Jet |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 3 LeversShimano Deore LX Cantilever Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | WTB Laser XC |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Laser XC |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | WTB Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona Riser XC |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite 3 |
Headset size | Tioga TG |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethTruVativ Stylo XR |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Mongoose Massif Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Sid XC |
Other Specs of Mongoose Massif
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB SST |
Seat post extension | Kore Lite 2 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Ross provided us with the latest version of its Mt. Katahdin bike manual
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