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1998 Barracuda A2RS · 1995 Barracuda A2RS

Specification1998 Barracuda A2RS1995 Barracuda A2RS
Overview
Model year19981995
BrandBarracudaBarracuda
ModelA2RSA2RS
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID7374232052
Original MSRP$749.95$759.00
ColorsCrimson flake/audi pearlBlack/silver
Sizes12", 14", 16", 18", 19"12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight28 lb27.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, double-buttedTange #2 double-butted
ForkRock Shox Indy XCRock Shox Quadra 5
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixShimano STX/Deore LX
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SLGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pullShimano STX, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano STX
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 24/32/42 teethSugino Impel 300, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle—
BB shell width73mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-800 cliplessAlloy MTB w/clips and straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA leversDia-Compe 985c brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST
HandlebarJY 175HB aluminumCuda Design aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemJY-905Barracuda chromoly
SaddleSelle Italia XOBarracuda / Velo
Seatpost'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust, 26.4mm diameterCuda Design alloy, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore LXAlloy Q/R / Shimano LX
RimsVuelta Vision, 32-holeSun Metal M-L20, 32-hole
SpokesRichman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart
Rear tire—26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Barracuda A2RS1995 Barracuda A2RS
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 mm38.1 mm

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