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1997 Barracuda XXXC

Velopedia Archive ID 62919

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBarracuda
ModelXXXC
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID62919
Original MSRP$2,499.95
ColorsScarlet red flake/Audi pearl
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge
Weight25 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAlcoa 6061 T6 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou SX Ti
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Alps-4R, 3.75" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift/Shimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 900
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0
CranksetSugino White Industries II, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-800 clipless

Brakes

BrakesPaul Components Crosstops III brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2
HandlebarJY 145D2 aluminum
Handlebar extensionsCuda one-piece aluminum
StemKalloy Uno
SaddleVetta AT Transverse
SeatpostKalloy SP-258, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsSun Rims CR17A, 32-hole
SpokesSapim stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Rock XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube575 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1080 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 September 26, 2026.