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1997 Barracuda A2V · 1995 Barracuda A2V

Specification1997 Barracuda A2V1995 Barracuda A2V
Overview
Model year19971995
BrandBarracudaBarracuda
ModelA2VA2V
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID6603232054
Original MSRP$1,599.95$1,399.00
ColorsBrooke, Grape flake/Audi pearlTitanium plate/translucent green
Sizes12", 14", 16", 18", 19"12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight24.5 lb24.8 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded steel
Frame materialEaston Elan 3Tange Ultimate Superlight
ForkAnswer Manitou SXBuyer's choice
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crownAluminum
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupGrip Shift/Shimano Deore XTShimano 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
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0Shimano Deore XT GS
CranksetSugino White Industries II, 22/32/44 teethSugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 113 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
BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-12NA leversDia-Compe 985c brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-21 1/8" Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
HandlebarJY 145D2 aluminumCuda Design aluminum
Handlebar extensionsProfileOnza OZ 120
StemProfile BoaCuda Design alloy
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno DynamicaCuda, titanium rails
SeatpostKalloy SP-258, 26.8 mm diameterCuda Design alloy, 26.4 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT
RimsWeinmann Tattoo Bleeding Heart, 32-holeMavic 237
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double buttedStainless steel, double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass 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 A2V1995 Barracuda A2V
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.