Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1993 Barracuda A2T · 1997 Barracuda A2T
| Specification | 1993 Barracuda A2T | 1997 Barracuda A2T |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1993 | 1997 |
| Brand | Barracuda | Barracuda |
| Model | A2T | A2T |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 43719 | 61798 |
| Original MSRP | $2,449.00 | $2,499.95 |
| Colors | — | Reflex blue flake/Audi pearl |
| Sizes | 12, 14, 16, 18, 19 | 12", 14", 16", 18", 19" |
| Weight | 25 lb | 23 lb |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel | TIG-welded |
| Frame material | AeroLite chrome-moly | Easton ProGram Elite double-butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Mag 21 | Answer Manitou SX Ti |
| Fork material | — | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | — | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT | Grip Shift/Ringle |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT | Grip Shift ESP 900 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 28/38/48 teeth | White Industries, 20/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | — | White Industries, 115 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | — | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 13 - 30 teeth | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano | Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano | Wellgo WPD-800 clipless |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT brakes, levers | Paul Components Moto Lite brakes, Paul Love Levers levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | — | 1 1/8" threadless Ringle Slamma Jamma |
| Handlebar | Barracuda Fluted Aluminum | Profile |
| Handlebar extensions | — | Profile |
| Stem | Barracuda | Ringle Zooka |
| Saddle | Barracuda CompLite | Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica embroidered |
| Seatpost | Barracuda | Ringle Moby Deuce, 26.8 mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT | Ringle |
| Rims | Alloy, 32-hole | Syncros XLR, 32-hole |
| Spokes | — | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | — | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | Ritchey WCS Kevlar | 26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Chameleon kevlar |
| Wheel size | — | 26" wheels |
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| Measurement | 1993 Barracuda A2T | 1997 Barracuda A2T |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 70.5° | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 416.1 mm | 416 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1070 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | — | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.