Ross Minotaur W/fenders 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Ross
Model Minotaur W/fenders
First production 1997
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories Ross Minotaur w/fenders Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 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 Specifications

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

Gearing Specs

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
Available colors - Silver
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount 6000 With Springs
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Ross Minotaur w/fenders bike review

Ross produced the Minotaur w/fenders bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $499.95.
Minotaur w/fenders bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches) and 18 (inches).
Ross Commuter Minotaur w/fenders can be found in one single color which is Silver.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.75" Ross tires and Richman stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex aluminum, 36-hole. Ross equiped this exact model with Sturmey Archer coaster brake/Shimano Altus front brakes, aluminum levers braking system and Front: Shimano Altus, Rear: Sturmey Archer coaster brake hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Ross used Chromoly material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Minotaur w/fenders to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Sameness chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Dotek aluminum, 36 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC 410 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Ross, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Sturmey Archer 5-speed gear shift levers.