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1998 Barracuda A2F

Velopedia Archive ID 70404

Overview

Model year1998
BrandBarracuda
ModelA2F
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID70404
Original MSRP$349.95
ColorsMidnight black/pearl white
Sizes10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight29.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkRST 261
Fork materialChromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 5.0
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 5.0
CranksetShimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-933S

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Chang Star DP-7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce
HandlebarJY ATB-1
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKalloy AS-6023
SaddleSelle Italia Tieffe
Seatpost'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust, 26.4mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsSachs Centera
RimsVuelta Vision, 32-hole
SpokesRichman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Rock XC-T
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 / rake45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 25, 2026.