1983 ROSS Force 1

This is the first mountain bike model offered by Ross. The Ross Indians were the first organized mountain bike racing team with full factory support. Dropouts are stamped Chain Bike Corp. Ross introduced their first production MTB, the Force 1, during the first Interbike Show in October 1982 – the bike’s name was later changed to the Mt. Hood due to a trademark conflict. In early 1982 Ross Signature (hand made bike department) was making custom Mountain bikes. Jim Redcay was the builder (Tom Kellogg was working on Road Bikes). Jim was also involved in the Force 1 frame development. This was the first bike Ross had built in Allentown with cantilever brakes.