Specialized HARDROCK SPORT GX 1996 VS Barracuda A2B 1997 specs comparison
Specialized Hardrock Sport GX
General InfosModel | Hardrock Sport GX |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - satin-Gray |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15.5 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches)- womens 15.5 (inches)- womens 18 (inches) |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15.5 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches)- womens 15.5 (inches)- womens 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Hard Rock'R Gray |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Tourney TY-22 LeversChang Star 876S Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
Frame type | Welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-UG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 117 (millimeters) SpindleYST |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSR CW-XR15 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-100 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock Sport GX Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Suntour FD-XR15 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly and hi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Specialized |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock Sport GX
Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
Pedals details | Victor VP-892 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Comfort Plush Sport |
Seat post extension | 26.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy Alloy |

Barracuda A2B
General InfosModel | A2B |
Manufacturer | Barracuda |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Teal flake and Audi pearl |
Sizes | - 10 (inches)- 12 (inches)- 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 LeversShimano Alivio A-brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano R080 Silent ClutchFront: Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeRigida LASER |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeRichman Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | JY 230HB Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Cuda One-piece Aluminum |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST CS558 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-20 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleYST BB 969 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 TeethSugino Impel 300 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 500 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-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 Crown4130 Chromoly |
Fork type | Barracuda Straight Blade |
Other Specs of Barracuda A2B
Component group sets | Grip Shift and Shimano STX |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-933A With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Manganese RailsVetta TT Tri-Shock |
Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) DiameterPolygon PM-312 |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Hardrock Sport GX bike manual
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