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1985 ROSS MT Hood all original

Old 09-23-19, 09:45 AM
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1985 ROSS MT Hood all original

I just finished up 70+ hours polishing up this 1985 ROSS HITECH MT HOOD. All original even the uncracked tires . The only part missing is the shoulder strap. The bike is also missing 1 decal which is shown in the 1st pic anyone know where to get 1?

this is the only missing decal.

1st ride after polishing.
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Old 09-23-19, 06:34 PM
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Nice antique, going to ride it?
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Neat bike. That was the first mountain bike that I owned. You opened a small flood gate of memories with that one.
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1985 ROSS MT Hood all original

It gets rode just only on very very nice days then resides on the inside high and dry
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Very nice!
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Old 02-24-20, 08:58 AM
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sweet, I had the same pleather grips on a bike, lol. I changed to cork and couldn't be happier
you must be over 6'4"
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I am only 5"7 inch with long legs so it fits me well my road bikes are all 24 inch frames.
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I just picked one up for $50. I want to refinish it. Did you ever find the decal? Where did you get your "Ross" and "Mt. Hood" decals?
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Originally Posted by Swimmingbulldog
I just picked one up for $50. I want to refinish it. Did you ever find the decal? Where did you get your "Ross" and "Mt. Hood" decals?
My decals are al original. I never did find a new decal.
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Old 06-12-23, 09:08 PM
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Does anyone know how Ross serial numbers run? I have a Mt. Hood that’s all original except for the seat and tires but I’m not sure what year it is.

RY85031594
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Old 06-13-23, 09:39 PM
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Does anyone know how Ross serial numbers run? I have a Mt. Hood that’s all original except for the seat and tires but I’m not sure what year it is.

RY85031594

Figured it out. It’s a 1985 Mt. Hood Hi-Tech. Thanks!
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I had one just like it. Brings back memories.
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