VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Barracuda A2B

Velopedia Archive ID 55250

Overview

Model year1996
BrandBarracuda
ModelA2B
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID55250
Original MSRP$574.95
ColorsSilver/Eggplant fade
Sizes10", 12", 14", 18", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkBarracuda
Fork materialChromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-450
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX GS
CranksetSugino Impel, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainTaya TB-700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Grip Shift SRT-450 alloy levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarBarracuda alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKalloy
SaddleVetta Comfort Flex
SeatpostKalloy SP-263

Wheels & tires

RimsRigida LASER, 32-hole
SpokesTa Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center416.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.