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1997 Barracuda C2K

Velopedia Archive ID 66282

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBarracuda
ModelC2K
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID66282
Original MSRP$1,499.95
ColorsReflex blue flake/Audi pearl
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame materialKevlar reinforced thermoplastic
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
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 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino White Industries II, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 966, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm Threadless
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 extensionsCuda one-piece aluminum
StemJY 905-1
SaddleVetta AT Transverse
SeatpostPolygon PM-736A, 27.0 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 Chameleon kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 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 November 9, 2026.