Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Barracuda A2M

Velopedia Archive ID 76009

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Barracuda
Model	A2M
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	76009
Original MSRP	$849.95
Colors	Midnight black/Audi pearl
Sizes	12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight	27.3 lb

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	572 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	416 mm
Wheelbase	1071 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.