Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 70799
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Barracuda |
| Model | X FR |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 70799 |
| Original MSRP | $649.95 |
| Colors | Black/white/red |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small |
| Weight | 30.3 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Chromoly |
| Fork | U.B.I DH |
| Fork material | Aluminum, double triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Shock Works R-165 |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano AceraX top-swing w/chain tensioner, top-pull |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-20, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-935 |
| Brakes | Shimano AceraX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless YST Geforce |
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| Handlebar | JY 190P6 |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Kalloy AS-6023 |
| Saddle | Vuelta Bomber DH-1 |
| Seatpost | 'Cuda Alloy, 29.4mm diameter |
| Hubs | Sachs Centera |
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| 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-T |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 580 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.