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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
1995 Barracuda A2T had an original MSRP $201 lower than 1998 Barracuda A2T.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
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
Rear tire: 26×2.1.
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 A2T
1995 Barracuda A2T
Overview
Model Year
1998
1995
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2T
A2T
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$2,199.95
$1,999.00
Colors
Reflex blue flake/Audi pearl blue
Brushed aluminum/translucent fire orange
Sizes
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
23.2 lb
24.3 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
Easton Elite
Easton Varilite ProGram
Fork
Answer Manitou SX Ti
Buyer's choice
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Deore XT
Shifters
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT, top-pull
Shimano Deore XT Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Sachs DIRT
Shimano Deore XT GS
Crankset
Kooka Bonnie, 22/32/44 teeth
Topline, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
73mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo WPD-96A clipless
Ritchey Logic (clipless)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Dia-Compe VC-900 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-11 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Adventure Components
1 1/8" Dia-Compe AL3
Handlebar
Kore Elite
Cuda Design aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Profile
Onza OZ 120
Stem
Kore Elite
Cuda Design alloy
Saddle
Selle Italia Nitrox PD
Cuda, titanium rails
Seatpost
Kore Elite II, 26.8mm diameter
Cuda Design alloy, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Adventure Components
Nuke Proof
Rims
Syncros XLT, 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Wheelsmith stainless steel, double butted
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Python
26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mad Max kevlar
Rear Tire
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26 x 2.10" Ritchey Climb Max Kevlar
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
1011 mm
1054.1 mm
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.