Lowest0.79:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range486%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
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1997 Barracuda A2B
Original specifications: Grip Shift/Shimano STX drivetrain · 26" wheels · 25.9 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #66653- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $549.95
- Sizes
- 10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
- Colors
- Teal flake/Audi pearl
- Weight
- 25.9 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 27 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1997 archived details
- Published colors
- Teal flake/Audi pearl
- Frame
- 7005 aluminum
- Original equipment
- Grip Shift/Shimano STX
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original build7005 aluminum · Grip Shift/Shimano STX · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Barracuda Straight Blade |
| Fork Material | 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Grip Shift/Shimano STX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift ESP 500 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Grip Shift ESP 5.0 |
| Crankset | Sugino Impel 300, 22/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | YST BB 969, 113 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-20, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-933A w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Alivio A-brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless YST CS558 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | JY 230HB aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Cuda one-piece aluminum |
| Stem | Kalloy aluminum |
| Saddle | Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails |
| Seatpost | Polygon PM-312, 31.6 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch |
|---|---|
| Rims | Rigida LASER, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Richman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" Hutchinson On The Rocks |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 571 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 416 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Polygon PM-312
31.6 mm diameter
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FSA Gossamer SB20 Seatpost Black, 31.6mm, 350mm
Replacement option
26 x 1.95" Hutchinson On The Rocks
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.95" Hutchinson On The Rocks
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 31.6 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- YST BB 969, 113 mm spindle · 73mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Barracuda Straight Blade · 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Grip Shift/Shimano STX · Shifters: Grip Shift ESP 500 · Front derailleur: Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm · Rear derailleur: Grip Shift ESP 5.0 · Crankset: Sugino Impel 300, 22/34/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: YST BB 969, 113 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Sachs SC-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Alivio A-brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Rigida LASER, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" Hutchinson On The Rocks
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless YST CS558 · Handlebar: JY 230HB aluminum · Stem: Kalloy aluminum · Seatpost: Polygon PM-312, 31.6 mm diameter · Saddle: Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails · Pedals: Wellgo LU-933A w/clips & straps
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