- Frame
- Barracuda Dihedral double-butted chromoly
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore LX
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Key differences
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- Gearing
1998 Barracuda A2R has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Barracuda A2R.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
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.
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Specification
1996 Barracuda A2R
1998 Barracuda A2R
Overview
Model Year
1996
1998
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2R
A2R
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$674.95
$699.95
Colors
Silver/Reflex blue fade
Reflex blue pearl/Audi pearl
Sizes
10", 12", 14", 18", 19"
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
—
28 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Barracuda Dihedral double-butted chromoly
Chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Barracuda
Answer Manitou Spyder
Fork Material
Chromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-600
Grip Shift SRT-600
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Sugino Impel 300, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Taya TB-700, 1/2 x 3/32"
Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Wellgo LU-945A w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano STX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers
Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce
Handlebar
Barracuda butted alloy
JY 175HB aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Barracuda alloy one-piece
'Cuda aluminum
Stem
Kalloy
JY-905
Saddle
Vetta Comfort Flex
Selle Italia XO
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-263
'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust, 26.4mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Sun Metal L18, 32-hole
Vuelta Vision, 32-hole
Spokes
Ta Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Richman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson
26 x 1.90" 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
—
1071 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
40.6 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.