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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
1996 Barracuda A2ZS had an original MSRP $100 lower than 1997 Barracuda A2ZS.
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.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
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.
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
1997 Barracuda A2ZS
1996 Barracuda A2ZS
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2ZS
A2ZS
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$599.95
$499.95
Colors
Grape flake/Audi pearl
Silver/red fade
Sizes
10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
10", 12", 14", 18", 19"
Weight
28 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
Chromoly, oversize main triangle
Fork
Rock Shox Quadra 5
Rock Shox Quadra 5
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX
Shimano AceraX
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-400i
Grip Shift SRT-400
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Shimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX
Shimano STX
Crankset
Sugino Impel 200, 24/34/42 teeth
Sugino Impel, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
YST BB 969, 122.5 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
Taya TB-500, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-933A w/clips & straps
Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-8 levers
Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Lee Chi GS1 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar
JY 230HB aluminum
Barracuda
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kalloy aluminum
Barracuda
Saddle
Vetta SE
Vetta SE
Seatpost
Polygon PM-312, 31.6 mm diameter
Kalloy SP-204
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano AceraX
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Rims
Rigida LASER, 32-hole
Rigida LASER, 32-hole
Spokes
Richman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Ta Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Hutchinson On The Rocks
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson
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 mm
416.6 mm
Wheelbase
1070 mm
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Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
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.