- Frame
- Tange Prestige chromoly, oversize
- Groupset
- Shimano STX SE
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Key differences
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- Gearing
1998 Barracuda A2E has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1994 Barracuda A2E.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1994 Barracuda A2E had an original MSRP $151 lower than 1998 Barracuda A2E.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; 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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1994 Barracuda A2E
1998 Barracuda A2E
Overview
Model Year
1994
1998
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2E
A2E
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$999.00
$1,149.95
Colors
—
Irish green/Audi pearl green
Sizes
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
26.75 lb
26 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Tange Prestige chromoly, oversize
7005 aluminum, butted
Fork
SR DuoTrack 9001 suspension
Rock Shox Indy SL
Fork Material
—
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX SE
Shimano Deore XT
Shifters
Shimano STX SE Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX SE
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX SPECIAL EDITION
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano STX SE, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
73mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
HP-70 Narrow
Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Cuda 260g sealed bearing, Chromica finish, w/clips, Cuda CR22
Wellgo WPD-96A clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano STX SE brakes, levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-12 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
—
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2
Handlebar
Cuda INFINITE ADJUST. - SILVER 330mm;Shimano STX SPECIAL EDITION 32
Kore Lite
Handlebar Extensions
—
'Cuda aluminum
Stem
Onza OZ120
Kore Lite 3D
Saddle
Cuda design alloy, Ahead stem, Cuda 2014 alloy silvr
Selle Italia Nitrox PD
Seatpost
Onza OZ 120
Kalloy SP-258, 26.4mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Cuda
Shimano Deore XT
Rims
Cuda alloy
Syncros XLT, 32-hole
Spokes
—
Richman stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
Onza Oz 120
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Rock XC
Wheel Size
—
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
416.1 mm
416 mm
Wheelbase
1066.8 mm
1071 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
40.6 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.