Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Barracuda A2R
Mountain bike, non-suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $649.95
- Sizes
- 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
- Colors
- Reflex blue flake/Audi pearl
- Weight
- 26
- Archive ID
- 67774
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Barracuda Straight Blade |
| Fork Material | 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Sugino Impel 500, 22/34/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-954 w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless YST CS558 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | JY 175HB aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Cuda one-piece aluminum |
| Stem | Cuda aluminum |
| Saddle | Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-263, 26.4 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch |
|---|---|
| Rims | Weinmann Zac 19, 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.