Barracuda A2RS 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Barracuda
Model A2RS
First production 1997
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 1.95 (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 brakes Rear: Shimano R080
Silent Clutch
Front: Shimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
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 extenderCuda One-piece Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsCuda Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST CS558

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/44 Teeth
Sugino Impel 500
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Barracuda A2RS Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Barracuda A2RS

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Crimson red flake and Audi pearl
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-954 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Manganese Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


Barracuda A2RS bike review

Barracuda produced the A2RS bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $874.95.
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 red 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 Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole. Barracuda equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch 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 Cuda aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 500, 22/34/44 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 Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.