Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1998 Barracuda A2M

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

Original MSRP: $849.95
Sizes: 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Colors: Midnight black/Audi pearl
Weight: 27.3
Archive ID: 76009

Current market

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Used asking Insufficient sample1 close used listing found

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Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	7005 aluminum, butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork	Answer Manitou Pro
Fork Material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component Group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur	Shimano Deore XT top-swing
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB-UN52, 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 WPD-800 clipless

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-12 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce
Handlebar	JY 145HB aluminum
Handlebar Extensions	'Cuda aluminum
Stem	Kore Lite 3D
Saddle	Selle Italia Expedia
Seatpost	'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Vuelta Vision, 32-hole
Spokes	Richman stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	26 x 1.95" Hutchinson Chameleon
Wheel Size	26" wheels

Live marketplace data

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Updated Aug 8, 2026

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Close matches10 explicitly state the model year

Used askingInsufficient sample1 close used listing found

New askingNo listingsNo close matches in this condition.

Vintage Barracuda Cuda A2M mountain bike 90s

Used · USD 409.99

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