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1997 Barracuda A2T

Velopedia Archive ID 61798

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBarracuda
ModelA2T
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID61798
Original MSRP$2,499.95
ColorsReflex blue flake/Audi pearl
Sizes12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight23 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston ProGram Elite double-butted
ForkAnswer Manitou SX Ti
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift/Ringle
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 900
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0
CranksetWhite Industries, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketWhite Industries, 115 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

BrakesPaul Components Moto Lite brakes, Paul Love Levers levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ringle Slamma Jamma
HandlebarProfile
Handlebar extensionsProfile
StemRingle Zooka
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica embroidered
SeatpostRingle Moby Deuce, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsRingle
RimsSyncros XLR, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Chameleon kevlar
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 / rake38.1 mm

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