Barracuda CUDA CAT XC 1998 VS Softride FIRESTORM 1997 specs comparison
Barracuda Cuda Cat XC
General Infos| Model | 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 |
Softride Firestorm
General Infos| Model | Firestorm |
| Manufacturer | Softride |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Yellow |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann Zac 19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Softride Chromoly Suspension |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Softride Firestorm Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Flat Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Softride Haboob |
Other Specs of Softride Firestorm
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and STX |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla |
| Saddle seat | Vuelta |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Softride Suspension Beam |
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
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Barracuda Cuda Cat XC Mountain bike here
- Get your Softride Firestorm manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Softride Firestorm Mountain bike here