Alpinestars RSA-240 1996 VS Merlin ECHO (02) 2001 specs comparison
Alpinestars RSA-240
General Infos| Model | RSA-240 |
| Manufacturer | Alpinestars |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Burgundy |
| Sizes |
- 40 cm (centimeters) - 45 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 40 cm (centimeters) - 45 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1040N |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro 363AP Levers Tektro 862A Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Kin Lin RT-6n |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Alpinestars XC |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alpinestars XC |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) YST Sealed Tech |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano AceraX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-300i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Alpinestars RSA-240 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Shockworks Actuator |
Other Specs of Alpinestars RSA-240
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
| Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-253 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alpinestars XC |
Merlin Echo (02)
General Infos| Model | Echo (02) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite Bar 1 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M952 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M952 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Echo (02) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 2.0 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou MARS Elite |
Other Specs of Merlin Echo (02)
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Rear Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Alpinestars provided us with the latest version of its RSA-240 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Alpinestars RSA-240 Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Echo (02) manual book version yo know further about this bike
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