VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Barracuda A2Z

Velopedia Archive ID 51887

Overview

Model year1996
BrandBarracuda
ModelA2Z
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID51887
Original MSRP$399.95
ColorsSilver/red fade
Sizes10", 12", 14", 18", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, oversize main triangle
ForkBarracuda
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetSugino Impel, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainTaya TB-500, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano AceraX M-System brakes, Lee Chi GS1 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarBarracuda
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBarracuda
SaddleVetta SE
SeatpostKalloy SP-204

Wheels & tires

RimsRigida LASER, 32-hole
SpokesTa Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm 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.