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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1995 Barracuda Cuda Comp has a 52% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Barracuda Cuda Comp.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1995 Barracuda Cuda Comp had an original MSRP $401 lower than 1998 Barracuda Cuda Comp.
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.
Lowest1.64:1Highest4.18:1Total range255%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
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.
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 Cuda Comp
1995 Barracuda Cuda Comp
Overview
Model Year
1998
1995
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
Cuda Comp
Cuda Comp
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,999.95
$1,599.00
Colors
Crimson flake/Audi pearl red
Brushed aluminum/translucent purple
Sizes
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
30 lb
24.3 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
Easton Elite front w/Elan Rear
Easton Varilite ProGram
Fork
Bullet USA Zzyzx FR
Buyer's choice
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Aluminum
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Deore XT
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front Derailleur
Adventure Components chainguide, chain retention device
Shimano Deore XT Compact Drive, top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT GS
Crankset
Adventure Components, 46 teeth
Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
73mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten NWL-90K
Ritchey Logic (clipless)
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brake System brakes, Hayes levers
Dia-Compe 985c brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Adventure Components
1 1/8" Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
Handlebar
Kore Torsion
Cuda Design aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
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Onza OZ 120
Stem
Kore Lite 3D
Cuda Design alloy
Saddle
Selle Italia Nitrox PD
Cuda, titanium rails
Seatpost
Kore Lite II, 26.8mm diameter
Cuda Design alloy, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Hayes/Hugi
Shimano Deore XT
Rims
Vuelta Downhill, 32-hole
Mavic 237, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Wheelsmith stainless steel, double butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Hutchinson Coyote DH
26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mad Max kevlar
Rear Tire
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26 x 2.10" Ritchey Climb Max Kevlar
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
1071 mm
1054.1 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.