Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Barracuda A2B
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $649.95
- Sizes
- 10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
- Colors
- Teal flake/Audi pearl
- Weight
- 27.5
- Archive ID
- 72646
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7000 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy XC |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift ESP 7.0 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Grip Shift ESP 7.0 |
| Crankset | Shimano STX, 24/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-945 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | JY 230HB aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | 'Cuda aluminum |
| Stem | Kalloy AS-6023 |
| Saddle | Selle Italia XO |
| Seatpost | 'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano STX-RC |
|---|---|
| Rims | Vuelta Vision, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Richman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.