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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Gearing

    1997 Barracuda A2B has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1994 Barracuda A2B.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1994 Barracuda A2BSize Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear26.6 mph

Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.

1997 Barracuda A2BSize Legacy reference · 42/34/22T · 11–28T · 8-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 mphHighest gear26.5 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
1994 Barracuda A2B
1997 Barracuda A2B
Overview
Model Year
1994
1997
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2B
A2B
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$450.00
$549.95
Colors
—
Teal flake/Audi pearl
Sizes
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
28 lb
25.9 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Tange chromoly
7005 aluminum
Fork
Chromoly, Spinner
Barracuda Straight Blade
Fork Material
—
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Alivio
Grip Shift/Shimano STX
Shifters
Shimano Alivio Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Grip Shift ESP 500
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio 28.6
Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Crankset
Shimano, Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Sugino Impel 300, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
YST BB 969, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
73mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
HP-70 Narrow
Sachs SC-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Cuda resin with hardened axle, Cuda ST25
Wellgo LU-933A w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Alivio brakes, levers
Shimano Alivio A-brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
—
1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
Handlebar
Cuda FORGED alloy, SILVER ANO. 330mm;Shimano Alivio, 36 HOLE;SILVER
JY 230HB aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
—
Cuda one-piece aluminum
Stem
—
Kalloy aluminum
Saddle
Cuda chromoly black, Cuda 3 DEG 560mm black
Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
Seatpost
Cuda 3 DEG 560mm black;N/A;'Cuda FORGED alloy, SILVER 330m
Polygon PM-312, 31.6 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Alivio
Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch
Rims
Alloy
Rigida LASER, 32-hole
Spokes
—
Richman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" DURO
26 x 1.95" Hutchinson On The Rocks
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
414.3 mm
416 mm
Wheelbase
1041.4 mm
1060 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
45 mm

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.

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