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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
No key difference could be established from the available data. Check the full table for the details.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
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.
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Specification
1998 Barracuda A2R
1997 Barracuda A2R
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2R
A2R
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$699.95
$649.95
Colors
Reflex blue pearl/Audi pearl
Reflex blue flake/Audi pearl
Sizes
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
28 lb
26 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted
Chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Answer Manitou Spyder
Barracuda Straight Blade
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Deore XT
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 500, 22/34/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 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-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-945A w/clips & straps
Wellgo LU-954 w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce
1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
Handlebar
JY 175HB aluminum
JY 175HB aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
'Cuda aluminum
Cuda one-piece aluminum
Stem
JY-905
Cuda aluminum
Saddle
Selle Italia XO
Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
Seatpost
'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust, 26.4mm diameter
Kalloy SP-263, 26.4 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch
Rims
Vuelta Vision, 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19, 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.