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1998 Barracuda A2E · 1994 Barracuda A2E

Specification1998 Barracuda A2E1994 Barracuda A2E
Overview
Model year19981994
BrandBarracudaBarracuda
ModelA2EA2E
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID7054115013
Original MSRP$1,149.95$999.00
ColorsIrish green/Audi pearl green—
Sizes12", 14", 16", 18", 19"12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight26 lb26.75 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded steel
Frame material7005 aluminum, buttedTange Prestige chromoly, oversize
ForkRock Shox Indy SLSR DuoTrack 9001 suspension
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown—
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XTShimano STX SE
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SLShimano STX SE Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pullShimano STX SE
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano STX SPECIAL EDITION
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teethShimano STX SE, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle—
BB shell width73mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"HP-70 Narrow
PedalsWellgo WPD-96A cliplessCuda 260g sealed bearing, Chromica finish, w/clips, Cuda CR22
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-12 leversShimano STX SE brakes, levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2—
HandlebarKore LiteCuda INFINITE ADJUST. - SILVER 330mm;Shimano STX SPECIAL EDITION 32
Handlebar extensions'Cuda aluminum—
StemKore Lite 3DOnza OZ120
SaddleSelle Italia Nitrox PDCuda design alloy, Ahead stem, Cuda 2014 alloy silvr
SeatpostKalloy SP-258, 26.4mm diameterOnza OZ 120
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XTCuda
RimsSyncros XLT, 32-holeCuda alloy
SpokesRichman stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge—
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Rock XCOnza Oz 120
Wheel size26" wheels—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Barracuda A2E1994 Barracuda A2E
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center416 mm416.1 mm
Wheelbase1071 mm1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.