Barracuda A2E 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Barracuda
Model A2E
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Barracuda A2E Parts   
Available Sizes - 12 (inches) / 30.48 (cm)
- 12 (inches)
- 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson Rock XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-12NA Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Tattoo Bleeding Heart
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTange Ultimate Superlight
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionJY 145D2 Aluminum
Handlebar extenderProfile
Handlebar stem detailsCuda Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-M55
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Sugino White Industries III
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Barracuda A2E Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Barracuda A2E

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Irish green flake and Audi pearl
Weight 25.0
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-800 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-258


Barracuda A2E bike review

Barracuda produced the A2E bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,349.95.
A2E bike is available in many sizes such as 12 (inches), 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Barracuda Mountain bike A2E can be found in a few colors, among these colors Irish green flake and Audi pearl .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Rock XC tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Tattoo Bleeding Heart, 32-hole. Barracuda equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-12NA levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Barracuda used Tange Ultimate Superlight material for the frame. JY 145D2 aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this A2E to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Cuda aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino White Industries III, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-M55 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Barracuda, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.