North Star ESTRELLA 1997 VS Barracuda A2BS 1998 specs comparison

North Star Estrella

General Infos

Model	Estrella
Manufacturer	North Star
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	-Matte blue
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches)
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro RBP-375A Levers Tektro 876AG V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: North Star
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted Heat-treated Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	North Star Pro Series
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	North Star
Headset size	1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed

North Star Estrella Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano STX
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of North Star Estrella

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Chromoly Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	North Star Competition
Seat post extension	North Star Micro-adjust

Barracuda A2BS

General Infos

Model	A2BS
Manufacturer	Barracuda
Year of production	1998
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Color choice	- cream and viper red -Audie pearl and metallic silver
Sizes	- 10 (inches) - 12 (inches) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA Levers Shimano STX-RC V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Vuelta Vision
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Richman Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	7000 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	JY 230HB Aluminum
Handlebar extender	'Cuda Aluminum
Handlebar stem details	Kalloy AS-6026
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST Geforce

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width	73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes	24/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX
Gear shift levers	Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Barracuda A2BS Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Barracuda A2BS

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Wellgo LU-945A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia XO
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter 'Cuda Aluminum Micro-adjust