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1998 Barracuda A2B · 1995 Barracuda A2B

Specification1998 Barracuda A2B1995 Barracuda A2B
Overview
Model year19981995
BrandBarracudaBarracuda
ModelA2BA2B
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID7264632047
Original MSRP$649.95$489.00
ColorsTeal flake/Audi pearlSilver/red
Sizes10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight27.5 lb27.2 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded steel
Frame material7000 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hangerTange chromoly
ForkRock Shox Indy XCCuda Design
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownTange chromoly, sloping crown
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixShimano STX
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 7.0Grip Shift SRT-300
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pullShimano STX, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 7.0Shimano STX
CranksetShimano STX, 24/32/42 teethAlloy, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle—
BB shell width73mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC UG 50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-945Resin
Brakes
BrakesShimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA leversChang Star 875A brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce1 1/8" YST 300
HandlebarJY 230HB aluminumCuda Design aluminum
Handlebar extensions'Cuda aluminumNot included
StemKalloy AS-6023Kalloy chromoly
SaddleSelle Italia XOBarracuda / Velo
Seatpost'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameterKalloy SP-243, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano STX-RCShimano Alivio
RimsVuelta Vision, 32-holeAlloy, 32-hole
SpokesRichman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks26 x 2.00" Duro Wolf Paw
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Barracuda A2B1995 Barracuda A2B
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
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm50.8 mm

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