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1997 Barracuda A2T · 1995 Barracuda A2T

Specification1997 Barracuda A2T1995 Barracuda A2T
Overview
Model year19971995
BrandBarracudaBarracuda
ModelA2TA2T
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID6179832053
Original MSRP$2,499.95$1,999.00
ColorsReflex blue flake/Audi pearlBrushed aluminum/translucent fire orange
Sizes12", 14", 16", 18", 19"12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight23 lb24.3 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedWelded aluminum
Frame materialEaston ProGram Elite double-buttedEaston Varilite ProGram
ForkAnswer Manitou SX TiBuyer's choice
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crownAluminum
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupGrip Shift/RingleShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 900Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano Deore XT Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0Shimano Deore XT GS
CranksetWhite Industries, 20/32/42 teethTopline, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketWhite Industries, 115 mm spindle—
BB shell width73mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-800 cliplessRitchey Logic (clipless)
Brakes
BrakesPaul Components Moto Lite brakes, Paul Love Levers leversDia-Compe VC-900 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-11 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ringle Slamma Jamma1 1/8" Dia-Compe AL3
HandlebarProfileCuda Design aluminum
Handlebar extensionsProfileOnza OZ 120
StemRingle ZookaCuda Design alloy
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica embroideredCuda, titanium rails
SeatpostRingle Moby Deuce, 26.8 mm diameterCuda Design alloy, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsRingleNuke Proof
RimsSyncros XLR, 32-holeMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double buttedWheelsmith stainless steel, double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Chameleon kevlar26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mad Max kevlar
Rear tire—26 x 2.10" Ritchey Climb Max Kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Barracuda A2T1995 Barracuda A2T
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center416 mm416.6 mm
Wheelbase1070 mm1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.