Barracuda CUDA CAT XC 1998 VS Giant CYPHER 1 2009 specs comparison

Barracuda Cuda Cat XC
General InfosModel | Cuda Cat XC |
Manufacturer | Barracuda |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Black and silver |
Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson Rock XC-T |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid AD-1.0 L Levers Avid 1D-10 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Sachs Centera |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Vuelta Vision |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Richman Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Oversized Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | JY 175HB Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | 'Cuda Aluminum |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy AS-604 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST Geforce |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 500 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Barracuda Cuda Cat XC Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 5.0 |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Answer Manitou Spyder |
Other Specs of Barracuda Cuda Cat XC
Component group sets | Grip Shift ESP 5.0/Shimano STX |
Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90KA |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Shock Works |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia XO |
Seat post extension | 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter 'Cuda Aluminum Micro-adjust |

Giant Cypher 1
General InfosModel | Cypher 1 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Silver Anodized |
Sizes |
- Womens xsmall - womens small - womens medium - womens large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula Alloy Sealed Disc Front: Giant Sealed Disc With 15 (millimeters) Axle |
Rims manufacturer | WTB LaserDisc Trail |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Competition Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Evolve XC Low-rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Evolve XC |
Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Cypher 1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F120RL |
Other Specs of Giant Cypher 1
Component group sets | Shimano XT |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP2 |
Saddle seat | WTB Deva Comp |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Evolve XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Barracuda provided us with the latest version of its Cuda Cat XC bike manual
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