Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1998 Barracuda Cuda Cat XC

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

Original MSRP
$699.95
Sizes
Large, medium, small
Colors
Black/silver
Archive ID
71670

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialChromoly, oversized
ForkAnswer Manitou Spyder
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockShock Works, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupGrip Shift ESP 5.0/Shimano STX
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 500
Front DerailleurShimano STX top-swing
Rear DerailleurGrip Shift ESP 5.0
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90KA

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce
HandlebarJY 175HB aluminum
Handlebar Extensions'Cuda aluminum
StemKalloy AS-604
SaddleSelle Italia XO
Seatpost'Cuda aluminum micro-adjust, 29.4mm 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

More 1998 Barracuda Bicycles

View all

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

Scroll to Top