Barracuda A2R 1996 VS Alpine Designs XC-SPORT 1998 specs comparison
Barracuda A2R
General InfosModel | A2R |
Manufacturer | Barracuda |
Year of production | 1996 |
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Color choice | -Silver and Reflex blue fade |
Sizes | - 10 (inches)- 12 (inches)- 14 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches) |
Sizes | - 10 (inches)- 12 (inches)- 14 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7N LeversShimano STX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Metal L18 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeTa Sen Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Barracuda Dihedral Double-butted Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Barracuda Butted Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Barracuda Alloy One-piece |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Taya TB-700 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSugino Impel 300 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-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 | Forged Dropouts Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Barracuda |
Other Specs of Barracuda A2R
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Vetta Comfort Flex |
Seat post extension | Kalloy SP-263 |

Alpine Designs XC-Sport
General InfosModel | XC-Sport |
Manufacturer | Alpine Designs |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Real Red-Electric Purple |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Fly Accelerator |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano AceraX LeversShimano AceraX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano AceraX |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeSun Rims CR18 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Fly Up-Rising |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC UG-50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-CT91 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano AceraX |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Alpine Designs XC-Sport Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly and hi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Alpine Designs |
Other Specs of Alpine Designs XC-Sport
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-895 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Viscount 2350 With Springs |
Seat post extension | 29.6 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-200 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Barracuda provided us with the latest version of its A2R bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Barracuda A2R Mountain bike here
- Get your Alpine Designs XC-Sport manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Alpine Designs XC-Sport Mountain bike here