GT IT-1 2007 VS Merlin ECHO (01) 2002 specs comparison

GT IT-1 2007 comparison online with competitors

GT IT-1

General Infos
Model IT-1
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2007
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Color choice -Matte Navy Blue
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevegal DH Stick-E
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy Code Levers
Avid Juicy Code With 8 (inches) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes 20 (millimeters) Axle
Rear: GT IT1 Design
Sealed Bearing
Front: 20 (millimeters) Thru Axle Disc
Rims manufacturerSun MTX
Spoke nipples typeDT Aluminum
Spoke wheel 14/15ga.
DT Swiss

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT IT-1 6061-T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA70 Monkey Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarzocchi Integrated
Headset size 6061 Cups
FSA Orbit MX

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Saint
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Saint
Gear shift leversShimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set8-speed Internal

GT IT-1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Nexus 8 Speed Internal
Fork material Dual Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 170 - 203 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel
Marzocchi 888 SL ATA

Other Specs of GT IT-1

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsCrank Bros. 50/50
Rear shock absorber 9 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi ROCO RC World Cup
Saddle seatSDG Bel Air ST I-Beam
Seat post extension 2014 Aluminum
SDG I-Beam


Merlin Echo (01) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Echo (01)

General Infos
Model Echo (01)
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 Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
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 Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES70
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Echo (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT SGS
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 (01)

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
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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