GT RTS-2 1993 VS Merlin ECHO (01) 2002 specs comparison

GT RTS-2 1993 comparison online with competitors

GT RTS-2

General Infos
Model RTS-2
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1993
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 14.5
- 16
- 18
- 19
- 20
Sizes - 14.5
- 16
- 18
- 19
- 20

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Z-Max
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Deore LX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic M231
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum/chrome-moly c
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionGT Alloy With Onza Alloy Bar Ends
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsGT Flip-Flop III Chromoly For Aheadset
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainDID Super Shift
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

GT RTS-2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra

Other Specs of GT RTS-2

Component group setsShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Pedals detailsTioga Surefoot VI
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT Competition Leather
Seat post extensionGT Alloy


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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