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1996 Barracuda A2V (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 56992

Overview

Model year1996
BrandBarracuda
ModelA2V (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID56992
Original MSRP$1,399.95
ColorsBrushed/metallic black fade
Sizes10", 12", 14", 18", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialEaston Elan Dihedral
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 31.8 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"
PedalsWellgo WPD-95A (clipless)

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

RimsSun Metal CR17A, 32-hole
SpokesTa Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" 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.