Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 Barracuda A2R

Mountain bike, non-suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$674.95
Sizes
10", 12", 14", 18", 19"
Colors
Silver/Reflex blue fade
Archive ID
59734
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded steel
Frame MaterialBarracuda Dihedral double-butted chromoly
ForkBarracuda
Fork MaterialChromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 300, 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 STX 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 Comfort Flex
SeatpostKalloy SP-263

Wheels & Tires

RimsSun Metal L18, 32-hole
SpokesTa Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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