- Frame
- Barracuda 7005 Dihedral double-butted aluminum
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore XT
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Key differences
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- Identity & price
1996 Barracuda A2M had an original MSRP $100 lower than 1997 Barracuda A2M.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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
1996 Barracuda A2M
1997 Barracuda A2M
Overview
Model Year
1996
1997
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2M
A2M
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$899.95
$999.95
Colors
Silver/red fade
Black flake/Audi Pearl
Sizes
10", 12", 14", 18", 19"
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
—
26 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded aluminum
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Barracuda 7005 Dihedral double-butted aluminum
7000 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
Barracuda
Answer Manitou Pro
Fork Material
Chromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Sugino Impel 500, 22/34/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Taya Pro Extreme, 1/2 x 3/32"
Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Wellgo LU-954 w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
Handlebar
Barracuda butted alloy
JY 145D2 aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Barracuda alloy one-piece
Cuda one-piece aluminum
Stem
Kalloy
Cuda aluminum
Saddle
Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
Vetta AT Transverse, vanadium rails
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-248
Kalloy SP-248, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch
Rims
Sun Metal CRE16, 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
Spokes
Ta Sen stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Richman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson
26 x 1.95" Hutchinson On The Rocks
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 mm
Wheelbase
—
1070 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
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.