Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 66653
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Barracuda |
| Model | A2B |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, non-suspension |
| Archive ID | 66653 |
| Original MSRP | $549.95 |
| Colors | Teal flake/Audi pearl |
| Sizes | 10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19" |
| Weight | 25.9 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Barracuda Straight Blade |
| Fork material | 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Grip Shift/Shimano STX |
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| 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 | Shimano Alivio A-brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless YST CS558 |
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| 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 |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch |
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| 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 |
| Top tube | 571 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 416 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.