I really don't know what a Ross is.
What I do know though, is that my MTB started life as a fairly cheap model - $400-$500 if that.
But I've had it from new for 10 years now, and it has gradually been upgraded - it is now such a lot of fun and great on the trails. I think the main reason is that the frame and forks are very strong, and while the original components were pretty basic, the XT gruppo that's on now really compliments them.
I guess what I'm saying is work out what's the good part of your bike. If that's your frame, yeah, spend the money. If not, don't bother wasting your time and effort.
I love my MTB so much because it's fun and unbreakable. If it wasn't, I'd have traded it in long ago.
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Matt
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