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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
1998 Barracuda A2V had an original MSRP $200 lower than 1997 Barracuda A2V.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
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.
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 A2V
1998 Barracuda A2V
Overview
Model Year
1997
1998
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2V
A2V
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,599.95
$1,399.95
Colors
Brooke, Grape flake/Audi pearl
Grape flake/Audi pearl
Sizes
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
24.5 lb
24.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Elan 3
Easton Elan 3
Fork
Answer Manitou SX
Answer Manitou SX
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift/Shimano Deore XT
Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL/Shimano Deore XT
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 900
Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL, top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Crankset
Sugino White Industries II, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN72, 113 mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo WPD-800 clipless
Wellgo WPD-800 clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-12NA levers
Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Race-Line levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2
Handlebar
JY 145D2 aluminum
Kore Lite
Handlebar Extensions
Profile
Profile Briefs
Stem
Profile Boa
Kore Lite 3D
Saddle
Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Selle Italia Nitrox PD
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-258, 26.8 mm diameter
Kore Lite II, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Rims
Weinmann Tattoo Bleeding Heart, 32-hole
Syncros XLT, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Chameleon kevlar
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Rock XC
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 mm
Wheelbase
1070 mm
1071 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
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.