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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1998 Barracuda A2ZS.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
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 26×1.95; 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 A2ZS
1997 Barracuda A2ZS
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2ZS
A2ZS
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$549.95
$599.95
Colors
Grape flake/Audi pearl, Silver/Gloss Black
Grape flake/Audi pearl
Sizes
10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
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28 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7000 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
7005 aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Indy C
Rock Shox Quadra 5
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano STX
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Grip Shift SRT-400i
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano STX
Crankset
Shimano Alivio, 24/32/42 teeth
Sugino Impel 200, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26
YST BB 969, 122.5 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Sachs SC-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-933S
Wellgo LU-933A w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers
Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-8 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce
1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
Handlebar
Steel
JY 230HB aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
Kalloy aluminum
Saddle
Selle Italia Tieffe
Vetta SE
Seatpost
'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Polygon PM-312, 31.6 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano AceraX
Rims
Vuelta Vision, 32-hole
Rigida LASER, 32-hole
Spokes
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 Chameleon
26 x 1.95" Hutchinson On The Rocks
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
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70.5°
Seat-tube angle
—
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
—
416 mm
Wheelbase
—
1070 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
40.6 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.