Diamondback V-LINK 1.2 1998 VS Merlin ECHO 1999 specs comparison
Diamondback V-Link 1.2
General Infos| Model | V-Link 1.2 |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- white and ball-burnished -Black and ball-burnished |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-342A Levers Tektro 820A Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Shimano STX-RC Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB SpeedMaster |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Orient Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kalloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-10 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 7.0 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Diamondback V-Link 1.2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 7.0 |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou Spyder |
Other Specs of Diamondback V-Link 1.2
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-974A With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.25 (inches) Travel Stratos Strata Sport |
| Saddle seat | Steel Rails WTB SST |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Avenir Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Merlin Echo
General Infos| Model | Echo |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| 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 2.20 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Real TX Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Real |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Velocity Deep-V |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syntace Duraflite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
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 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR GS |
| Fork material | Optional |
| Fork type | Optional |
Other Specs of Merlin Echo
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.2 (inches) Travel Coil-spring |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Rolls |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Diamondback provided us with the latest version of its V-Link 1.2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Diamondback V-Link 1.2 Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Echo manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Echo Mountain bike here