Giant VT 3 2004 VS Merlin ECHO (02) 2002 specs comparison

Giant VT 3 2004 comparison online with competitors

Giant VT 3

General Infos
Model VT 3
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Silver and Team Blue
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22.5 (inches)
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Airlight
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-1 Levers
Avid CPS Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM 117 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluxx SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA50
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA50
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Ride XC ISIS
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant VT 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 90-120 (millimeters) Travel
Answer Manitou Black Comp

Other Specs of Giant VT 3

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsTime ATAC Alium
Rear shock absorber 5.0 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Answer Manitou Swinger 3-Way Air SPV
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Easton EA50


Merlin Echo (02) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Echo (02)

General Infos
Model Echo (02)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - 12
- 13.5
- 15
- 16.25
- 17.5
- 18.75
- 20
- 21.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (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 leversShimano 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 GS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Rock Shox Duke SL

Other Specs of Merlin Echo (02)

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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