Barracuda A2M 1997 VS Kona HOSS 2005 specs comparison

Barracuda A2M 1997 comparison online with competitors

Barracuda A2M

General Infos
Model A2M
Manufacturer Barracuda
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Black flake and Audi Pearl
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano R080
Silent Clutch
Front: Shimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Richman Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
7000 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionJY 145D2 Aluminum
Handlebar extenderCuda One-piece Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsCuda Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST CS558

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/44 Teeth
Sugino Impel 500
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Barracuda A2M Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Pro

Other Specs of Barracuda A2M

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-954 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Vanadium Rails
Vetta AT Transverse
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-248


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Kona Hoss

General Infos
Model Hoss
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Silver Matte
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc Front and Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex AL-DM24
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruVativ LE OS
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTruVativ XR 3D OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Drive
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Blaze
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Hoss Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Dirt Jam Comp

Other Specs of Kona Hoss

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Comp
Seat post extensionTruVativ XR Dual Clamp


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