Barracuda A2V 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Barracuda
Model A2V
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Barracuda A2V 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 Magura Race-Line Levers
Magura Hydraulic HS22 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Syncros XLT
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Elan 3
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderProfile Briefs
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite 3D
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-M55
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Barracuda A2V Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou SX

Other Specs of Barracuda A2V

Component group setsGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL and Shimano Deore XT
Available colors - Grape flake and Audi pearl
Weight 24.5
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-800 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox PD
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Kore Lite II


Barracuda A2V bike review

Barracuda produced the A2V bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,399.95.
A2V bike is available in many sizes such as 12 (inches), 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Barracuda Mountain bike A2V can be found in a few colors, among these colors Grape 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 Syncros XLT, 32-hole. Barracuda equiped this exact model with Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Race-Line levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Barracuda used Easton Elan 3 material for the frame. Kore Lite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this A2V to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore Lite 3D.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 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 ESP 9.0SL gear shift levers.