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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
1998 Barracuda A2E had an original MSRP $200 lower than 1997 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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
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
1998 Barracuda A2E
1997 Barracuda A2E
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2E
A2E
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,149.95
$1,349.95
Colors
Irish green/Audi pearl green
Irish green flake/Audi pearl
Sizes
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
26 lb
25 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, butted
Tange Ultimate Superlight
Fork
Rock Shox Indy SL
Rock Shox Indy SL
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Sugino White Industries III, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52, 113 mm 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-96A clipless
Wellgo WPD-800 clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-12 levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-12NA levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2
Handlebar
Kore Lite
JY 145D2 aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
'Cuda aluminum
Profile
Stem
Kore Lite 3D
Cuda aluminum
Saddle
Selle Italia Nitrox PD
Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-258, 26.4mm diameter
Kalloy SP-258, 26.4 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Rims
Syncros XLT, 32-hole
Weinmann Tattoo Bleeding Heart, 32-hole
Spokes
Richman stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Rock XC
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
1071 mm
1070 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 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.