Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 Barracuda XX Team

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,099.95
Sizes
10", 12", 14", 18", 19"
Colors
Brushed/team yellow fade
Archive ID
52508
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame MaterialBarracuda 7005 Dihedral double-butted aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou Mach 5 Comp XC
Fork MaterialAluminum, 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"
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 ExtensionsOnza Raw
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

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

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