Barracuda XXC 1997 VS Diamondback V-LINK 3.2 1998 specs comparison

Barracuda XXC
General InfosModel | XXC |
Manufacturer | Barracuda |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Team yellow and metallic silver |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Sapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | JY 175HB Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Cuda One-piece Aluminum |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Uno |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST CS558 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Sugino Impel 500 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 500 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Barracuda XXC Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 5.0 |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou Pro C |
Other Specs of Barracuda XXC
Component group sets | Grip Shift and Shimano STX |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-96F Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 3.75 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount DN-80 |
Saddle seat | Manganese Rails Vetta TT Tri-Shock |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-248 |

Diamondback V-Link 3.2
General InfosModel | V-Link 3.2 |
Manufacturer | Diamondback |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- red and ball-burnished -Black and ball-burnished |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid AD-1.0 Levers Avid 1D-10 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Shimano STX-RC Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB SpeedMaster |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge WTB Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kalloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-41 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Diamondback V-Link 3.2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy T2 |
Other Specs of Diamondback V-Link 3.2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-800 Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 4.25 (inches) Travel Stratos Strata Sport |
Saddle seat | Steel Rails WTB SST |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Barracuda provided us with the latest version of its XXC bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Barracuda XXC Mountain bike here
- Get your Diamondback V-Link 3.2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback V-Link 3.2 Mountain bike here