- Frame
- Tange #2 double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano STX/Deore LX
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- Frame
- Barracuda Dihedral double-butted chromoly
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore LX
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1995 Barracuda A2RS has a 20% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Barracuda A2RS.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1995 Barracuda A2RS had an original MSRP $191 lower than 1996 Barracuda A2RS.
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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.1.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
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
1995 Barracuda A2RS
1996 Barracuda A2RS
Overview
Model Year
1995
1996
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2RS
A2RS
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$759.00
$949.95
Colors
Black/silver
Silver/Reflex blue fade
Sizes
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
10", 12", 14", 18", 19"
Weight
27.5 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Tange #2 double-butted
Barracuda Dihedral double-butted chromoly
Fork
Rock Shox Quadra 5
Rock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX/Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-600
Grip Shift SRT-600
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX, top-pull
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Sugino Impel 300, 22/32/42 teeth
Sugino Impel 300, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
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Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
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68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Taya Pro Extreme, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Alloy MTB w/clips and straps
Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Dia-Compe 985c brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3 levers
Shimano STX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar
Cuda Design aluminum
Barracuda butted alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Barracuda alloy one-piece
Stem
Barracuda chromoly
Kalloy
Saddle
Barracuda / Velo
Vetta Comfort Flex
Seatpost
Cuda Design alloy, 26.8 mm diameter
Kalloy SP-263
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Alloy Q/R / Shimano LX
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Rims
Sun Metal M-L20, 32-hole
Sun Metal L18, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gauge
Ta Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson
Rear Tire
26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke
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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
416.6 mm
416.6 mm
Wheelbase
1054.1 mm
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Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
38.1 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.