Barracuda A2R 1997 VS Balance AL-550 1995 specs comparison

Barracuda A2R 1997 comparison online with competitors

Barracuda A2R

General Infos
Model A2R
Manufacturer Barracuda
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Reflex blue 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
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionJY 175HB 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-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Barracuda A2R Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeBarracuda Straight Blade

Other Specs of Barracuda A2R

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-954 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Manganese Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


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Balance AL-550

General Infos
Model AL-550
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1995
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Color choice -Polish and apple mirror fade
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Dia-Compe 985c Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSovos Cassette Q and R
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Alcoa 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionKalloy AL002
Handlebar extenderBalance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D. Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST 2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Balance AL-550 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Compact Drive
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Butted
Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeR.I.D.

Other Specs of Balance AL-550

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-85M With Toe Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-217
Seat post extension 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-266


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