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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1995 Barracuda A2Z has a 13% lower climbing ratio than 1997 Barracuda A2Z.
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 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.75:1Highest3.82:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; 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
1997 Barracuda A2Z
1995 Barracuda A2Z
Overview
Model Year
1997
1995
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2Z
A2Z
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$449.95
$399.00
Colors
Scarlet red flake/Audi pearl
Blue/white
Sizes
10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
27.4 lb
27.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
Tange #1 chromoly
Fork
Barracuda Straight Blade
Cuda Design
Fork Material
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Tange chromoly, sloping crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-400i
Grip Shift SRT-300
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Shimano AceraX, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX
Shimano Alivio Upgrade Edition
Crankset
Sugino Impel 200, 24/34/42 teeth
Alloy, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
YST BB 969, 122.5 mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
73mm English
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Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC UG 50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-933A w/clips & straps
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-8 levers
Shimano Altus C90 brakes, alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
1 1/8" YST Sealed Tech
Handlebar
JY 230HB aluminum
Cuda Design aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kalloy aluminum
Kalloy chromoly
Saddle
Vetta SE
Barracuda / Velo
Seatpost
Polygon PM-312, 31.6 mm diameter
Kalloy SP-243, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano AceraX
Shimano Alivio
Rims
Rigida LASER, 32-hole
Alloy, 32-hole
Spokes
Richman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Hutchinson On The Rocks
26 x 2.00" Duro Wolf Paw
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
1060 mm
1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
50.8 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.