Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Barracuda A2V
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,599.95
- Sizes
- 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
- Colors
- Brooke, Grape flake/Audi pearl
- Weight
- 24.5
- Archive ID
- 66032
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton Elan 3 |
| Fork | Answer Manitou SX |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Grip Shift/Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift ESP 900 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 |
| Crankset | Sugino White Industries II, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 113 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo WPD-800 clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-12NA levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | JY 145D2 aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Profile |
| Stem | Profile Boa |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-258, 26.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Weinmann Tattoo Bleeding Heart, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Chameleon kevlar |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.