GT RTS-2 1996 VS Merlin ECHO (01) 2001 specs comparison
GT RTS-2
General InfosModel | RTS-2 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Brushed |
Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted 7000 Aluminum |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | GT Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Onza Raw |
Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
GT RTS-2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
Other Specs of GT RTS-2
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 2.5 (inches) Travel Noleen |
Saddle seat | Manganese Rails Vetta TT Tri-Shock |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-246 |
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Merlin Echo (01)
General InfosModel | Echo (01) |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
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 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Lite Bar 1 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek C2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES70 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Echo (01) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 2.0 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou MARS Elite |
Other Specs of Merlin Echo (01)
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Rear Suspension |
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, GT provided us with the latest version of its RTS-2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT RTS-2 Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Echo (01) manual book version yo know further about this bike
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