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1998 Barracuda A2BS

Velopedia Archive ID 79122

Overview

Model year1998
BrandBarracuda
ModelA2BS
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID79122
Original MSRP$699.95
ColorsAudie pearl/metallic silver, cream/viper red
Sizes10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight28 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7000 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkRock Shox Indy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano STX, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-945A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce
HandlebarJY 230HB aluminum
Handlebar extensions'Cuda aluminum
StemKalloy AS-6026
SaddleSelle Italia XO
Seatpost'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsVuelta Vision, 32-hole
SpokesRichman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube572 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center416 mm
Wheelbase1071 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.