VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Barracuda A2M

Velopedia Archive ID 56621

Overview

Model year1996
BrandBarracuda
ModelA2M
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID56621
Original MSRP$899.95
ColorsSilver/red fade
Sizes10", 12", 14", 18", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialBarracuda 7005 Dihedral double-butted aluminum
ForkBarracuda
Fork materialChromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown 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 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

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 September 25, 2026.