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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 Barracuda A2B has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Barracuda A2B.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
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.
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Specification
1997 Barracuda A2B
1996 Barracuda A2B
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2B
A2B
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$549.95
$574.95
Colors
Teal flake/Audi pearl
Silver/Eggplant fade
Sizes
10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
10", 12", 14", 18", 19"
Weight
25.9 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Barracuda Straight Blade
Barracuda
Fork Material
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift/Shimano STX
Shimano Deore LX
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 500
Grip Shift SRT-450
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Shimano Deore LX GS
Crankset
Sugino Impel 300, 22/34/42 teeth
Sugino Impel, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
YST BB 969, 113 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
Taya TB-700, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-933A w/clips & straps
Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Alivio A-brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Grip Shift SRT-450 alloy 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 alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Cuda one-piece aluminum
Not included
Stem
Kalloy aluminum
Kalloy
Saddle
Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
Vetta Comfort Flex
Seatpost
Polygon PM-312, 31.6 mm diameter
Kalloy SP-263
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch
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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
1060 mm
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Fork offset / rake
45 mm
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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.