Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Barracuda A2BS
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $724.95
- Sizes
- 10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
- Colors
- Metallic silver/Audi pearl
- Weight
- 27.5
- Archive ID
- 61298
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy C |
| Fork Material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
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 Comfort Flex |
| 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 |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.