K2 LAUNCH 4.0 2002 VS Barracuda XXC 1997 specs comparison

K2 Launch 4.0
General InfosModel | Launch 4.0 |
Manufacturer | K2 |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Black and White |
Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - way big |
Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.125 (inches) WTB MutanoRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB Dual Duty |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M440 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
K2 Launch 4.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Black Comp 8100 |
Other Specs of K2 Launch 4.0
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Noleen Sport Adjustable |
Saddle seat | WTB SST.X3 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |

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 |
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 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, K2 provided us with the latest version of its Launch 4.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of K2 Launch 4.0 Mountain bike here
- Get your Barracuda XXC manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Barracuda XXC Mountain bike here