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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1998 Barracuda A2R has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Barracuda A2R.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; 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.
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Specification
1998 Barracuda A2R
1996 Barracuda A2R
Overview
Model Year
1998
1996
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2R
A2R
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$699.95
$674.95
Colors
Reflex blue pearl/Audi pearl
Silver/Reflex blue fade
Sizes
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
10", 12", 14", 18", 19"
Weight
28 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted
Barracuda Dihedral double-butted chromoly
Fork
Answer Manitou Spyder
Barracuda
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Chromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Deore LX
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-600
Grip Shift SRT-600
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Sugino Impel 300, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Taya TB-700, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-945A w/clips & straps
Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Shimano STX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar
JY 175HB aluminum
Barracuda butted alloy
Handlebar Extensions
'Cuda aluminum
Barracuda alloy one-piece
Stem
JY-905
Kalloy
Saddle
Selle Italia XO
Vetta Comfort Flex
Seatpost
'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust, 26.4mm diameter
Kalloy SP-263
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
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Rims
Vuelta Vision, 32-hole
Sun Metal L18, 32-hole
Spokes
Richman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Ta Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson
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
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Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
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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.