Specialized ROCKHOPPER 1998 VS Barracuda A2Z 1997 specs comparison

Specialized Rockhopper
General InfosModel | Rockhopper |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - dark blue-Brushed steel |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Specialized Dirt Control |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe DP-7N LeversDia-Compe VC-757 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Ritchey Aluminum Quick ReleaseFront: Specialized Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Rear: Ritchey Rock OCRFront: Ritchey Rock SCX |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Ritchey Nitanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Specialized Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSpecialized Strong Arm Expert |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Specialized Rockhopper Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownSpecialized Direct Drive Chromoly |
Fork type | Specialized |
Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Prolong Evolution Carbotech |
Seat post extension | 30.4 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Barracuda A2Z
General InfosModel | A2Z |
Manufacturer | Barracuda |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Scarlet red 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 SS-8 LeversShimano AceraX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano AceraX |
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 | Optional |
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 | 122.5 (millimeters) SpindleYST BB 969 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSugino Impel 200 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Barracuda A2Z Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly and hi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Barracuda Straight Blade |
Other Specs of Barracuda A2Z
Component group sets | Shimano STX |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-933A With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Vetta SE |
Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) DiameterPolygon PM-312 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Rockhopper bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Rockhopper Mountain bike here
- Get your Barracuda A2Z manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Barracuda A2Z Mountain bike here