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1998 Barracuda Cuda Comp · 1995 Barracuda Cuda Comp

Specification1998 Barracuda Cuda Comp1995 Barracuda Cuda Comp
Overview
Model year19981995
BrandBarracudaBarracuda
ModelCuda CompCuda Comp
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID7054932056
Original MSRP$1,999.95$1,599.00
ColorsCrimson flake/Audi pearl redBrushed aluminum/translucent purple
Sizes12", 14", 16", 18", 19"12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight30 lb24.3 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedWelded aluminum
Frame materialEaston Elite front w/Elan RearEaston Varilite ProGram
ForkBullet USA Zzyzx FRBuyer's choice
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crownAluminum
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SLGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurAdventure Components chainguide, chain retention deviceShimano Deore XT Compact Drive, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetAdventure Components, 46 teethSugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle—
BB shell width73mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90KRitchey Logic (clipless)
Brakes
BrakesHayes Hydraulic Disc Brake System brakes, Hayes leversDia-Compe 985c brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Adventure Components1 1/8" Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
HandlebarKore TorsionCuda Design aluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/AOnza OZ 120
StemKore Lite 3DCuda Design alloy
SaddleSelle Italia Nitrox PDCuda, titanium rails
SeatpostKore Lite II, 26.8mm diameterCuda Design alloy, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsHayes/HugiShimano Deore XT
RimsVuelta Downhill, 32-holeMavic 237, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-buttedWheelsmith stainless steel, double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Hutchinson Coyote DH26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mad Max kevlar
Rear tire—26 x 2.10" Ritchey Climb Max Kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Barracuda Cuda Comp1995 Barracuda Cuda Comp
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center416 mm416.6 mm
Wheelbase1071 mm1054.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.