86 Ross Mount St Helens
07-18-21, 01:54 PM
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86 Ross Mount St Helens
Non drive side pic from the owner. From the online photos I've seen, it looks like a complete Ross Mt St Helens circa 1986. This particular model never got a whiff of the upper end of the Ross ATB lineup, but still delivered triple butted Ishiwata EX, a Sugino VP triple crank, Beartrap Pedals of some ilk, Araya 7x 26x1.75 rims w/ Sealed Bearing Hubs, a still intact Portage Strap, & a Frankenstein-Green Dogbone Stem w/ Matching Bars. Looks like a 22"-23" frame, which is not-so-easy to find in my locale, & is ideal for my height. Destination?-Neighborhood bar bike. Please chime in w/ thoughts on value.
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07-18-21, 02:37 PM
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Less than $50, would shoot for $30.
07-18-21, 04:07 PM
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Prices on these can be volatile. They usually just simmer but occasionally erupt!
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07-18-21, 04:11 PM
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It should be a 1986, based on the graphics. Non-drive side photo, probably to hide the claw mount Shimano Light Action rear derailleur and Z-series front derailleur. However, you can't hide the nutted rear hub. While the main triangle is CrMo, the stays and forks are hi-tensile. The pedals and axle nut are rusted, so there may be a fair amount of drivetrain rust and questionable bearing races. Without a good drivetrain photo, I can't judge the mechanical condition enough to provide an appraisal.
07-21-21, 10:13 PM
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They sold a ton of those around here but these days they're all but completely gone. I don't think I've run across one in years.
The Mt St Helens and their Diamond Cruisers were pretty popular then.
The Mt St Helens and their Diamond Cruisers were pretty popular then.
