Lowest1.00:1
Highest4.36:1
Total range436%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 24×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
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1998 Barracuda Urban Assault
Original specifications: Shimano Nexave drivetrain · 24" wheels.
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At a glance
Archive #76154- Model year
- 1998
- Category
- City & Commuter
- Original MSRP
- $499.95
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Bordeaux/sand
- In this record
- 27 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
Original buildAluminum · Shimano Nexave · 24" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | Barracuda |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Nexave |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Nexave |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Nexave top-swing |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Nexave |
| Crankset | Shimano Nexave, 28/38/48 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-954A |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Nexave modulated V brakes, Shimano Nexave levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Aluminum, rise |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Velo VL-356 |
| Seatpost | Aluminum, suspension, 26.4mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano STX-RC, Rear: Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Aluminum, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 24 x 2.125" 'Cuda City |
| Wheel Size | 24" wheels |
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Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Shimano CN-IG50
1/2 x 3/32"
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SRAM PC-830 Chain One Color, 8 Speed
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24 x 2.125" 'Cuda City
Replacement search: 24x2.125 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Shimano Nexave modulated V brakes
Shimano Nexave levers
More parts (4)Fewer parts
Shimano BB-UN52
Wellgo LU-954A
Shimano Nexave
28/38/48 teeth
Aluminum
suspension, 26.4mm diameter
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 24 x 2.125" 'Cuda City
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26.4 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-UN52 · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Barracuda · Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Nexave · Shifters: Shimano Nexave · Front derailleur: Shimano Nexave top-swing · Rear derailleur: Shimano Nexave · Crankset: Shimano Nexave, 28/38/48 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN52 · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-IG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Nexave modulated V brakes, Shimano Nexave levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 24" wheels · Rims: Aluminum, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: Shimano STX-RC, Rear: Shimano Deore LX · Front tire: 24 x 2.125" 'Cuda City
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce · Handlebar: Aluminum, rise · Stem: Aluminum · Seatpost: Aluminum, suspension, 26.4mm diameter · Saddle: Velo VL-356 · Pedals: Wellgo LU-954A
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