Ross Bicycles Inc. was started by Albert Ross as Ross Galvanizing Works in 1940, manufacturing and galvanizing pipes and pipe fittings for the fencing industry, and later galvanized steel parts for military ships during World War II. After World War II, it was incorporated as the Chain Bike Corp. (Ross CBC) in 1946. manufacturing over 15 million bicycles under the Ross brand between 1946 and 1988.



The company began in Williamsburg, New York, later moving its headquarters and manufacturing to Rockaway Beach, Queens NY. The headquarters remained in Rockaway when manufacturing was later moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania.  Sherwood Ross, against the advice of his vice president Randy Ross, retooled the Allentown factory and experimented in unrelated bicycle endeavors involving government contracts. In 1986, Randy Ross moved Ross bicycles manufacturing to Taiwan, only to go bankrupt in 1988. Ross Bicycles was re-established on July 31, 2017 by Shaun Ross, the current CEO of Ross Bicycles.

Ross CBC factory was located on 350 Beach 79th Street in Rockaway Beach, Queens NY. In 1965, Ross joined the muscle bike craze with models such as the Marlin with a console mounted Stick Drag Brake, the Barracuda with a chrome twin stick shift console, and the Barracuda Beast with a Futura sports car steering wheel. Ross continued to manufacture Bikes in Rockaway Beach till 1973, when
they moved Manufacturing to Allentown, PA.

For decades, Ross was the third-best-known brand in U.S. Manufactured bicycles, behind Schwinn and Huffy, and slotted between those two in volume, price point, and distribution channels. But while it trailed Huffy in unit volume and trailed Schwinn in national reputation, for many years it was second to none in the New York market.

1967 Barracuda Double Forked 3 Spd. All new for 1967 was the 3 Speed T-Handle Shifter. Double Forks gave this bicycle that Motorcycle look and Feel. All 1967 Double Forked Barracuda's came with a front Light that simulated what was seen on a Motorcycles of the day. All original down to the tires. Finished in Flamboyent Green	1967 Barracuda 3 Spd. This was the beginning of the click shift Bicycle for Ross. The 1967 model used the 333 Shifter this year. Ross was in the process of designing a signature shifter for 1968. One of the most sought after colors for a Barracuda is this Flamboyant Plum Crazy Purple. You can spot a Ross frame from across the playground. The look and flow of the bars is a trademark design Correct pedals, grips and streamers are used on this example.
1968 Barracuda 3 Spd. Ross brings to market the all new Console Click Shifter for 1968 and it's a hit. Mesinger Seat and a very unique sissy bar only found on a Ross are used through 1972 A great riding Bicycle.	1969 Barracuda Coaster Ellen is a well-cared-for Step Over Frame Bicycle once owned by a sweet young lady in Madison, CT As found only needing a new set of white wall tires. 1969 was the last year for the Large Ross Head Badge. In 1970 Ross went with a smaller oval styled Head Badge
1970 Barracuda 3 Spd. This Bicycle retains all of its original parts. Even what appears to be an AMF sprocket is original to this Barracuda. The frame was refinished in the original Snow White Color. The Chain Guard still wears its original Plum Crazy Purple paint. Ross was the 1st to offer a Click Shifter on a Step Over Framed Bicycle (girls bike). A Unique 333 Shifter was exclusivly made for Ross with a Chrome Bezel and Black T-Handle. In all the years of producing Banana seat bicycles, Schwinn never made a Stick Shift Step Over Frame Bicycle. Note the unique Sissy Bar only used on Ross Bicycles. The Sissy Bar was designed and manufactured in house at Ross CBC.	1970 Coast to Coast Duster Coaster A once in a life time find, A brand new never used bicycle. This Coast to Coast Hardware Store Branded Duster is one of the rarest, second to the C to C Demon 3 Spd. The Duster was a re-labeled Appolo Racer made for C to C Store. All had the Gran Tour G.T. RWL Tires, Appolo Sprocket Sissybar and Seat. This Duster is in A-1 Condition with no signs of wear. Only added feature is the Wacky Wheels Mag Disc.
1971 Barracuda GT 3 Spd. In 1971 Ross added the Barracuda GT look to their Step Over Frame line. The only bicycle to offer the Stick Shifter. Correct Seat, Sissybar and Rear Tire are original to this GT.	1971 Coast to Coast Demon 3 Spd. The Coast to Coast 1971 Demon Console Shift 3 Speed is a one year only model. Sold only at C to C Stores. This is the only known picture to surface throught out the years. I would love to find one and feature it for all enjoy at shows and on this page. Wanted! Any leads on a Coast to Coast 1972 Demon 3Spd.
1972 Pierce Arrow Barracuda GT 3 Spd. Pierce Arrow Stores in NYC commissioned Ross to build them a Bicycle. The Bicycle was a Barracuda GT 3 Spd. this is one of those Barracuda GT's Exremely Rare, only two known to exist. This one was saved from the NYC dump and restored back to its original condition. A new look for Ross in 1972 was Painted Fenders.	1972 Barracuda GT 3 Spd. Another great example of a Ross Barracuda GT Step Over Frame Bicycle is this Heather Rose in Color Bicycle. Found on the Cape in 2024. This Bicycle is all original from it's brake cables to tires. One of the finest examples of a Step Over Frame Ross Barracuda GT 3 Spd. Most of the time Step Over Frame Bicycles are used as parts bicycle. When I started this collection I vowed to never buy a Bicycle to use as a parts bike. All Bikes are restored and Enjoyed.
1971 Coast to Coast Demon 3 Spd. The Coast to Coast 1971 Demon Console Shift 3 Speed is a one year only model. Sold only at C to C Stores. This is the only known picture to surface throught out the years. I would love to find one and feature it for all enjoy at shows and on this page. Wanted! Any leads on a Coast to Coast 1972 Demon 3Spd.	Wanted! Coast to Coast Demon 3 Spd. Wanted! Any Other MuscleCar Named Bicycles Donate or Sell. Fair Price Paid on all.
1972 Ross Firestone GTO Photo Courtesy of the Ross Muscle Bike Collectors FB Page Eddie Gillespie	1972 Ross Firestone Gull GTO Photo Courtesy of the Ross Muscle Bike Collectors FB Page Eddie Gillespie
1972 Ross Apollo V Swinger Photo Courtesy of the Ross Muscle Bike Collectors FB Page Eddie Gillespie	Coast to Coast Ross Couger III Spd. Photo Courtesy of the Ross Muscle Bike Collectors FB Page Eddie Gillespie