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1996 Barracuda A2M

Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT drivetrain · 26" wheels · legacy reference geometry.

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Archive #56621
Model year
1996
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$899.95
Sizes
10", 12", 14", 18", 19"
Colors
Silver/red fade
Geometry
Legacy reference
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Identification clues

1996 archived details

Published colors
Silver/red fade
Frame
Barracuda 7005 Dihedral double-butted aluminum
Original equipment
Shimano Deore XT

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Original buildBarracuda 7005 Dihedral double-butted aluminum · Shimano Deore XT · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

10"12"14"18"19"

Published colors

Silver/red fade

Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame MaterialBarracuda 7005 Dihedral double-butted aluminum
ForkBarracuda
Fork MaterialChromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainTaya Pro Extreme, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarBarracuda butted alloy
Handlebar ExtensionsBarracuda alloy one-piece
StemKalloy
SaddleVetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
SeatpostKalloy SP-248

Wheels & Tires

RimsSun Metal CRE16, 32-hole
SpokesTa Sen stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson
Wheel Size26" wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 4 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 4 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center416.6 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes42/32/22T · 11–28T · 8-speed
Lowest0.79:1 Highest3.82:1 Total range486%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear5.4 mph Highest gear26.4 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.9; 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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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Front tire · Original
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Replacement search: 26x1.9 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
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Bottom bracket · Original
Shimano BB-LP26

110 mm spindle

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Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore XT SGS
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Seatpost · Original
Kalloy SP-248
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Front tire
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson
Drivetrain
8-speed
Bottom bracket / shell
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: Welded aluminum · Fork: Barracuda · Chromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Shimano Deore XT · Shifters: Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT SGS · Crankset: Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Taya Pro Extreme, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Metal CRE16, 32-hole · Front tire: 26 x 1.90" Hutchinson

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 · Handlebar: Barracuda butted alloy · Stem: Kalloy · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-248 · Saddle: Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails · Pedals: Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps

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