Giant RAINIER W 2006 VS Barracuda A2BS 1997 specs comparison

Giant Rainier W
General InfosModel | Rainier W |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -White |
Sizes | - Womens 13 (inches)- womens 14 (inches)- womens 17 (inches) |
Sizes | - Womens 13 (inches)- womens 14 (inches)- womens 17 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda NevegalFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 LeversAvid BB-5 Disc Front and Avid BB-5 Disc Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Dual Duty |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Power Spline |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethTruvativ Isoflow |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Rainier W Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi EXR |
Other Specs of Giant Rainier W
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed She Comp |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Aero |

Barracuda A2BS
General InfosModel | A2BS |
Manufacturer | Barracuda |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Metallic silver and Audi pearl |
Sizes | - 10 (inches)- 12 (inches)- 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 LeversShimano Alivio A-brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano R080 Silent ClutchFront: Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeRigida LASER |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeRichman Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | JY 230HB Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Cuda One-piece Aluminum |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST CS558 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-20 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleYST BB 969 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 TeethSugino Impel 300 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 500 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Barracuda A2BS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 5.0 |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Barracuda A2BS
Component group sets | Grip Shift and Shimano STX |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-933A With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Vetta Comfort Flex |
Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) DiameterPolygon PM-312 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Rainier W bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Rainier W Mountain bike here
- Get your Barracuda A2BS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Barracuda A2BS Mountain bike here