Barracuda A2RS 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Barracuda
Model A2RS
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Barracuda A2RS 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 On The Rocks
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Vuelta Vision
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Richman Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionJY 175HB Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsJY-905
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST Geforce

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 24/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Barracuda A2RS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy XC

Other Specs of Barracuda A2RS

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Crimson flake and audi pearl
Weight 28.0
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-800 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia XO
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
'Cuda Aluminum Micro-adjust


Barracuda A2RS bike review

Barracuda produced the A2RS bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $749.95.
A2RS bike is available in many sizes such as 12 (inches), 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Barracuda Mountain bike A2RS can be found in a few colors, among these colors Crimson flake and audi pearl .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks tires and Richman stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Vuelta Vision, 32-hole. Barracuda equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Barracuda used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. JY 175HB aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this A2RS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of JY-905.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 24/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Barracuda, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.