Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1998 Barracuda A2E

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,149.95
Sizes
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Colors
Irish green/Audi pearl green
Weight
26
Archive ID
70541

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Indy SL
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-96A clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-12 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2
HandlebarKore Lite
Handlebar Extensions'Cuda aluminum
StemKore Lite 3D
SaddleSelle Italia Nitrox PD
SeatpostKalloy SP-258, 26.4mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsSyncros XLT, 32-hole
SpokesRichman stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Rock XC
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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