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1998 Barracuda A2ZS

Original specifications: Shimano STX RC · 8-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels.

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Archive #78001
Model year
1998
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$549.95
Sizes
10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Colors
Grape flake/Audi pearl, Silver/Gloss Black
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Identification clues

1998 archived details

Published colors
Grape flake/Audi pearl, Silver/Gloss Black
Frame
7000 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Original equipment
Mountain Mix

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Original build7000 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger · Mountain Mix · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

6 sizes · 2 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

10"12"14"16"18"19"

Published colors

Grape flake/Audi pearlSilver/Gloss Black

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7000 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Alivio top-swing
Rear DerailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-933S

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleSelle Italia Tieffe
Seatpost'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsVuelta Vision, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Chameleon
Wheel Size26" wheels

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes42/32/24T · 11–28T · 8-speed
Lowest0.86:1 Highest3.82:1 Total range445%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear5.9 mph Highest gear26.4 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Rear tire

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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Front tire · Original
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Chameleon
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Seatpost · Original
'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust

27.2mm diameter

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Brake pads · Original
Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes

Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers

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Bottom bracket · Original
Shimano BB-LP26
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Pedals · Original
Wellgo LU-933S
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Saddle · Original
Selle Italia Tieffe
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Crankset · Original
Shimano Alivio

24/32/42 teeth

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Front derailleur · Original
Shimano Alivio top-swing
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Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano STX-RC
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Shifters · Original
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
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Hubs · Original
Shimano STX-RC
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Front tire
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Chameleon
Drivetrain
8-speed
Seatpost diameter
27.2 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Shimano BB-LP26 · 68mm English
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Rock Shox Indy C · Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown

Suspension

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Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Indy C

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Alivio top-swing · Rear derailleur: Shimano STX-RC · Crankset: Shimano Alivio, 24/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-LP26 · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Vuelta Vision, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano STX-RC · Front tire: 26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Chameleon

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce · Handlebar: Steel · Stem: Aluminum · Seatpost: 'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Italia Tieffe · Pedals: Wellgo LU-933S

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