Bicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 74783
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Barracuda |
| Model | A2V |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 74783 |
| Original MSRP | $1,399.95 |
| Colors | Grape flake/Audi pearl |
| Sizes | 12", 14", 16", 18", 19" |
| Weight | 24.5 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Easton Elan 3 |
| Fork | Answer Manitou SX |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL/Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Front derailleur | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL, top-pull |
| Rear derailleur | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo WPD-800 clipless |
| Brakes | Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Race-Line levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2 |
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| Handlebar | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extensions | Profile Briefs |
| Stem | Kore Lite 3D |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Nitrox PD |
| Seatpost | Kore Lite II, 26.8mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Syncros XLT, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Rock XC |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| 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 25, 2026.