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1995 Barracuda A2E · 1998 Barracuda A2E

Specification1995 Barracuda A2E1998 Barracuda A2E
Overview
Model year19951998
BrandBarracudaBarracuda
ModelA2EA2E
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID3204870541
Original MSRP$1,239.00$1,149.95
ColorsTitanium plate/translucent redIrish green/Audi pearl green
Sizes12", 14", 16", 18", 19"12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight25.3 lb26 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded
Frame materialTange Ultimate Superlight7005 aluminum, butted
ForkBuyer's choiceRock Shox Indy SL
Fork materialAluminumAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore LXShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX Compact Drive, top-pullShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGSShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teethShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB shell width—73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic (clipless)Wellgo WPD-96A clipless
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 leversShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-12 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA 21 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2
HandlebarCuda Design aluminumKore Lite
Handlebar extensionsOnza OZ 120'Cuda aluminum
StemCuda Design alloyKore Lite 3D
SaddleCuda DesignSelle Italia Nitrox PD
SeatpostCuda Design alloy, 26.4 mm diameterKalloy SP-258, 26.4mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore LXShimano Deore XT
RimsSun Metal M-L18, 32-holeSyncros XLT, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, straight gaugeRichman stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mad Max26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Rock XC
Rear tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Climb Max—
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1995 Barracuda A2E1998 Barracuda A2E
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center416.6 mm416 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 mm1071 mm
Fork offset / rake—40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.