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1998 Barracuda A2T · 1993 Barracuda A2T

Specification1998 Barracuda A2T1993 Barracuda A2T
Overview
Model year19981993
BrandBarracudaBarracuda
ModelA2TA2T
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID7702543719
Original MSRP$2,199.95$2,449.00
ColorsReflex blue flake/Audi pearl blue—
Sizes12", 14", 16", 18", 19"12, 14, 16, 18, 19
Weight23.2 lb25 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded steel
Frame materialEaston EliteAeroLite chrome-moly
ForkAnswer Manitou SX TiRock Shox Mag 21
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown—
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SLShimano Deore XT
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pullShimano Deore XT
Rear derailleurSachs DIRTShimano Deore XT
CranksetKooka Bonnie, 22/32/44 teethShimano Deore XT, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle—
BB shell width73mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 13 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano
PedalsWellgo WPD-96A cliplessShimano
Brakes
BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR leversShimano Deore XT brakes, levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Adventure Components—
HandlebarKore EliteBarracuda Fluted Aluminum
Handlebar extensionsProfile—
StemKore EliteBarracuda
SaddleSelle Italia Nitrox PDBarracuda CompLite
SeatpostKore Elite II, 26.8mm diameterBarracuda
Wheels & tires
HubsAdventure ComponentsShimano Deore XT
RimsSyncros XLT, 32-holeAlloy, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted—
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples—
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson PythonRitchey WCS Kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Barracuda A2T1993 Barracuda A2T
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center416 mm416.1 mm
Wheelbase1011 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.