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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 Barracuda A2B has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Barracuda A2B.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1997 Barracuda A2B had an original MSRP $100 lower than 1998 Barracuda A2B.
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.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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 A2B
1997 Barracuda A2B
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2B
A2B
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$649.95
$549.95
Colors
Teal flake/Audi pearl
Teal flake/Audi pearl
Sizes
10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
27.5 lb
25.9 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7000 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
7005 aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Indy XC
Barracuda Straight Blade
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Grip Shift/Shimano STX
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 7.0
Grip Shift ESP 500
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull
Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 7.0
Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Crankset
Shimano STX, 24/32/42 teeth
Sugino Impel 300, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
YST BB 969, 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-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Sachs SC-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-945
Wellgo LU-933A w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers
Shimano Alivio A-brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce
1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
Handlebar
JY 230HB aluminum
JY 230HB aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
'Cuda aluminum
Cuda one-piece aluminum
Stem
Kalloy AS-6023
Kalloy aluminum
Saddle
Selle Italia XO
Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
Seatpost
'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Polygon PM-312, 31.6 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch
Rims
Vuelta Vision, 32-hole
Rigida LASER, 32-hole
Spokes
Richman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Richman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks
26 x 1.95" Hutchinson On The Rocks
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
1060 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
45 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.