Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Barracuda C2A

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$899.95
Sizes
Large, medium, small, xlarge
Colors
Scarlet red flake/Audi pearl
Archive ID
64040

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionMonocoque
Frame MaterialCarbon reinforced thermoplastic
ForkRock Shox Indy XC
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupGrip Shift/Shimano STX
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 500
Front DerailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurGrip Shift ESP 5.0
CranksetSugino Impel 500, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketYST BB 966, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm Threadless
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-954 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless YST CS558
HandlebarJY 230HB aluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsCuda one-piece aluminum
StemKalloy Uno
SaddleVetta Comfort Flex
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch
RimsRigida LASER, 32-hole
SpokesRichman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Hutchinson On The Rocks
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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