1984 Ross Mt. Whitney

1984 Ross Mt. Whitney:

As the mountain bike market exploded, manufacturers started something of a "price war". Since there wasn't a huge difference in the imported bikes, price became a deciding factor for the consumers. Ross always seemed to offer nice components for a reasonable price. They also sponsored the Ross Indians which was one of the first good sized factory teams. Chrome always made sense for the abuse that the mountain bikes would be subjected to and Ross offered many of their models with a chrome finish.

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Frame		Ishiwata double butted Cro-Moly

Fork		Tange Champion Cro-Moly

Rear Shock		NA

Rims		Ukai 26 x 2.125

Hubs		Shimano Deore XT

Spokes		galvanized

Tires		Ross front, Swallow rear

Pedals		Suntour XC II

Crank		Takagi Tourney XT

Chain		Generic

Rear Cogs		Suntour 6 speed

Bottom Bracket		Sugino

Front Derailleur		Shimano Deore XT

Rear Derailleur		Shimano Deore XT

Shifters		Shimano Deore XT

Handlebars		Bullmoose

Stem		Bullmoose

Headset		Ross Professional

Brake set		Shimano Deore XT MC70

Brake levers		Shimano 4 finger

Saddle		Avocet

Seat Post		Sakae Laprade

Colors		Chrome

Size		22"

Serial #		R4E0856

Parts marked with as * are known to be non-original parts. Bikes were often customized at the time of purchase or were different as shown in the catalogs so exact specifications were subject to change.