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1994 Barracuda A2B · 1996 Barracuda A2B

Specification1994 Barracuda A2B1996 Barracuda A2B
Overview
Model year19941996
BrandBarracudaBarracuda
ModelA2BA2B
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID1501255250
Original MSRP$450.00$574.95
Colors—Silver/Eggplant fade
Sizes12", 14", 16", 18", 19"10", 12", 14", 18", 19"
Weight28 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelWelded aluminum
Frame materialTange chromoly7005 aluminum
ForkChromoly, SpinnerBarracuda
Fork material—Chromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano AlivioShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Alivio Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear DisplayGrip Shift SRT-450
Front derailleurShimano Alivio 28.6Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano AlivioShimano Deore LX GS
CranksetShimano, Alivio, 24/34/42 teethSugino Impel, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainHP-70 NarrowTaya TB-700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsCuda resin with hardened axle, Cuda ST25Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano Alivio brakes, leversShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Grip Shift SRT-450 alloy levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarCuda FORGED alloy, SILVER ANO. 330mm;Shimano Alivio, 36 HOLE;SILVERBarracuda alloy
Handlebar extensions—Not included
Stem—Kalloy
SaddleCuda chromoly black, Cuda 3 DEG 560mm blackVetta Comfort Flex
SeatpostCuda 3 DEG 560mm black;N/A;'Cuda FORGED alloy, SILVER 330mKalloy SP-263
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Alivio—
RimsAlloyRigida LASER, 32-hole
Spokes—Ta Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" DURO26 x 1.90" Hutchinson
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1994 Barracuda A2B1996 Barracuda A2B
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center414.3 mm416.6 mm
Wheelbase1041.4 mm—
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.