GT I-DRIVE 5 3.0 2005 VS Merlin ECHO 1999 specs comparison

GT i-Drive 5 3.0 2005 comparison online with competitors

GT i-Drive 5 3.0

General Infos
Model i-Drive 5 3.0
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Matte Black
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon
Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 7 Levers
Avid BB-5 Disc Front and Avid BB-5 Disc Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB SpeedDisc
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyntace ECO Riser
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSyntace F-139
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Drive
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Firex X
Gear shift leversShimano
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

GT i-Drive 5 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 130 (millimeters) Travel
Manitou Splice Super

Other Specs of GT i-Drive 5 3.0

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520 SPD
Rear shock absorber 5 (inches) Travel
Fox Float
Saddle seatSDG Bel Air
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


Merlin Echo 1999 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Echo

General Infos
Model Echo
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1999
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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 tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Real TX Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesReal
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Velocity Deep-V
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyntace Duraflite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

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 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork materialOptional
Fork typeOptional

Other Specs of Merlin Echo

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.2 (inches) Travel
Coil-spring
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Rolls
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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