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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1995 Barracuda A2R has a 12% lower climbing ratio than 1997 Barracuda A2R.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.1.
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 A2R
1995 Barracuda A2R
Overview
Model Year
1997
1995
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2R
A2R
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$649.95
$659.00
Colors
Reflex blue flake/Audi pearl
Black/white
Sizes
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
26 lb
27 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted
Tange #2 double-butted
Fork
Barracuda Straight Blade
Cuda Design
Fork Material
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Tange chromoly, sloping crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano STX/Deore LX
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-600
Grip Shift SRT-600
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano STX, top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano STX
Crankset
Sugino Impel 500, 22/34/44 teeth
Sugino Impel 300, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
73mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-954 w/clips & straps
Alloy MTB w/clips and straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers
Dia-Compe 985c brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST
Handlebar
JY 175HB aluminum
Cuda Design aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Cuda one-piece aluminum
Not included
Stem
Cuda aluminum
Barracuda chromoly
Saddle
Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
Barracuda / Velo
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-263, 26.4 mm diameter
Cuda Design alloy, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch
Alloy Q/R / Shimano LX
Rims
Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
Sun Metal M-L20, 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 2.10" Panaracer Dart
Rear Tire
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26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke
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.