Barracuda A2B 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Barracuda
Model A2B
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Barracuda A2B Parts   
Available Sizes - 10 (inches) / 25.4 (cm)
- 10 (inches)
- 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 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Shimano Alivio A-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano R080
Silent Clutch
Front: Shimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rigida LASER
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Richman Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionJY 230HB Aluminum
Handlebar extenderCuda One-piece Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST CS558

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-20
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
YST BB 969
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 300
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 500
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Barracuda A2B 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 Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeBarracuda Straight Blade

Other Specs of Barracuda A2B

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano STX
Available colors - Teal flake and Audi pearl
Weight 25.9
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-933A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Manganese Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Polygon PM-312


Barracuda A2B bike review

Barracuda produced the A2B bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $549.95.
A2B bike is available in many sizes such as 10 (inches), 12 (inches), 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Barracuda Mountain bike A2B can be found in a few colors, among these colors Teal flake and Audi pearl .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Hutchinson On The Rocks tires and Richman stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida LASER, 32-hole. Barracuda equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio A-brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Barracuda used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. JY 230HB aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this A2B to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 300, 22/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-20 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Barracuda, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift ESP 500 gear shift levers.