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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1998 Barracuda A2E has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1994 Barracuda A2E.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1994 Barracuda A2E had an original MSRP $151 lower than 1998 Barracuda A2E.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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
1998 Barracuda A2E
1994 Barracuda A2E
Overview
Model Year
1998
1994
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2E
A2E
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,149.95
$999.00
Colors
Irish green/Audi pearl green
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Sizes
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
26 lb
26.75 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, butted
Tange Prestige chromoly, oversize
Fork
Rock Shox Indy SL
SR DuoTrack 9001 suspension
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano STX SE
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Shimano STX SE Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull
Shimano STX SE
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano STX SPECIAL EDITION
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano STX SE, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
73mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
HP-70 Narrow
Pedals
Wellgo WPD-96A clipless
Cuda 260g sealed bearing, Chromica finish, w/clips, Cuda CR22
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-12 levers
Shimano STX SE brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2
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Handlebar
Kore Lite
Cuda INFINITE ADJUST. - SILVER 330mm;Shimano STX SPECIAL EDITION 32
Handlebar Extensions
'Cuda aluminum
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Stem
Kore Lite 3D
Onza OZ120
Saddle
Selle Italia Nitrox PD
Cuda design alloy, Ahead stem, Cuda 2014 alloy silvr
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-258, 26.4mm diameter
Onza OZ 120
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT
Cuda
Rims
Syncros XLT, 32-hole
Cuda alloy
Spokes
Richman stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
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Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Rock XC
Onza Oz 120
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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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
416.1 mm
Wheelbase
1071 mm
1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
38.1 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.