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1993 Barracuda A2T · 1998 Barracuda A2T

Specification1993 Barracuda A2T1998 Barracuda A2T
Overview
Model year19931998
BrandBarracudaBarracuda
ModelA2TA2T
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID4371977025
Original MSRP$2,449.00$2,199.95
Colors—Reflex blue flake/Audi pearl blue
Sizes12, 14, 16, 18, 1912", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight25 lb23.2 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded
Frame materialAeroLite chrome-molyEaston Elite
ForkRock Shox Mag 21Answer Manitou SX Ti
Fork material—Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XTMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XTShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTSachs DIRT
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 28/38/48 teethKooka Bonnie, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
BB shell width—73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 30 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimanoSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimanoWellgo WPD-96A clipless
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT brakes, leversShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1 1/8" threadless Adventure Components
HandlebarBarracuda Fluted AluminumKore Elite
Handlebar extensions—Profile
StemBarracudaKore Elite
SaddleBarracuda CompLiteSelle Italia Nitrox PD
SeatpostBarracudaKore Elite II, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XTAdventure Components
RimsAlloy, 32-holeSyncros XLT, 32-hole
Spokes—DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipples—Alloy nipples
Front tireRitchey WCS Kevlar26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Python
Wheel size—26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 Barracuda A2T1998 Barracuda A2T
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center416.1 mm416 mm
Wheelbase—1011 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 9, 2026.