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1996 Barracuda A2E (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 50516

Overview

Model year1996
BrandBarracuda
ModelA2E (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID50516
Original MSRP$1,299.95
ColorsBrushed/transparent green fade
Sizes10", 12", 14", 18", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange Prestige chromoly, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Mag 21
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainTaya Pro Extreme, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K

Brakes

BrakesWTB Speed Master brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarBarracuda butted alloy
Handlebar extensionsOnza Raw
StemKalloy
SaddleVetta AT Transverse
SeatpostKalloy SP-258

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesTa Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
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
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 25, 2026.