Giant VT 3 2004 VS Merlin ECHO (02) 2002 specs comparison
Giant VT 3
General Infos| Model | VT 3 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Airlight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-1 Levers Avid CPS Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC ISIS |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Swinger 3-Way Air SPV |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
Merlin Echo (02)
General Infos| Model | Echo (02) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito |
| 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 | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset |
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 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 sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary |
| 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, Giant provided us with the latest version of its VT 3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant VT 3 Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Echo (02) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Echo (02) Mountain bike here