VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Barracuda A2E

Velopedia Archive ID 64911

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBarracuda
ModelA2E
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID64911
Original MSRP$1,349.95
ColorsIrish green flake/Audi pearl
Sizes12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight25 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialTange Ultimate Superlight
ForkRock Shox Indy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, 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 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino White Industries III, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-800 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-12NA levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2
HandlebarJY 145D2 aluminum
Handlebar extensionsProfile
StemCuda aluminum
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
SeatpostKalloy SP-258, 26.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsWeinmann Tattoo Bleeding Heart, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Rock XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center416 mm
Wheelbase1070 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 25, 2026.