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1993 Barracuda A2M · 1995 Barracuda A2M

Specification1993 Barracuda A2M1995 Barracuda A2M
Overview
Model year19931995
BrandBarracudaBarracuda
ModelA2MA2M
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID4035632050
Original MSRP$975.00$859.00
Colors—Blue/white
Sizes12, 14, 16, 18, 1912", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight25.5 lb25.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelWelded aluminum
Frame materialAeroLite chrome-moly7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkChrome-moly unicrownCuda Design
Fork material—Tange chromoly, sloping crown
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX Rapidfire PlusGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 26/36/46 teethSugino Impel 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 30 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimanoKMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimanoAlloy MTB w/clips and straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX brakes, leversDia-Compe Versa C5 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST 2
HandlebarBarracuda Fluted AluminunCuda Design aluminum
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemBarracudaCuda Design alloy
SaddleBarracuda GelLiteCuda Design
SeatpostBarracudaCuda Design alloy, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX
RimsAlloy, 32-holeSun Metal M-L18, 32-hole
Spokes—Stainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tireRitchey WCS Kevlar26 x 2.10" Ritchey Climb Max
Rear tire—26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mad Max
Wheel size—26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 Barracuda A2M1995 Barracuda A2M
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center416.1 mm416.6 mm
Wheelbase—1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake—50.8 mm

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