Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Barracuda XXC

Velopedia Archive ID 68274

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Barracuda
Model	XXC
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	68274
Original MSRP	$1,049.95
Colors	Team yellow/metallic silver
Sizes	Large, medium, small, xlarge
Weight	27.4 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Chromoly
Fork	Answer Manitou Pro C
Fork material	Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Dyna-mount DN-80, 3.75" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Grip Shift/Shimano STX
Shifters	Grip Shift ESP 500
Front derailleur	Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Crankset	Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/44 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 WPD-96F clipless

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	Kalloy Uno
Saddle	Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-248, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
Spokes	Sapim stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	575 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	425 mm
Wheelbase	1080 mm
Fork offset / rake	38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.