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1998 Barracuda A2T · 1995 Barracuda A2T

Specification1998 Barracuda A2T1995 Barracuda A2T
Overview
Model year19981995
BrandBarracudaBarracuda
ModelA2TA2T
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID7702532053
Original MSRP$2,199.95$1,999.00
ColorsReflex blue flake/Audi pearl blueBrushed aluminum/translucent fire orange
Sizes12", 14", 16", 18", 19"12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight23.2 lb24.3 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedWelded aluminum
Frame materialEaston EliteEaston Varilite ProGram
ForkAnswer Manitou SX TiBuyer's choice
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SLGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pullShimano Deore XT Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurSachs DIRTShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetKooka Bonnie, 22/32/44 teethTopline, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle—
BB shell width73mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-96A cliplessRitchey Logic (clipless)
Brakes
BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR leversDia-Compe VC-900 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-11 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Adventure Components1 1/8" Dia-Compe AL3
HandlebarKore EliteCuda Design aluminum
Handlebar extensionsProfileOnza OZ 120
StemKore EliteCuda Design alloy
SaddleSelle Italia Nitrox PDCuda, titanium rails
SeatpostKore Elite II, 26.8mm diameterCuda Design alloy, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsAdventure ComponentsNuke Proof
RimsSyncros XLT, 32-holeMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-buttedWheelsmith stainless steel, double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Python26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mad Max kevlar
Rear tire—26 x 2.10" Ritchey Climb Max Kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Barracuda A2T1995 Barracuda A2T
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center416 mm416.6 mm
Wheelbase1011 mm1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm—

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