K2 ECHO MOUNTAIN 2005 VS Merlin TAIGA 1996 specs comparison

K2 Echo Mountain 2005 comparison online with competitors

K2 Echo Mountain

General Infos
Model Echo Mountain
Manufacturer K2
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Red and Silver
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Klaw XT
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano ST-EF29 EZ Fire STI Levers
Tektro IO Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Aluminum Double-wall
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6000 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionT:9
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Suntour XCC-250
Gear shift leversShimano ST-EF29 EZ Fire STI
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
8-speed

K2 Echo Mountain Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on
Suntour XCC-202
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 75 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour XCP75

Other Specs of K2 Echo Mountain

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed She Sport
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


Merlin Taiga 1996 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Taiga

General Infos
Model Taiga
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Satin
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-11 Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts
MTS325 Titanium
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionTitec 175g
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTitec Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Taiga Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 21R

Other Specs of Merlin Taiga

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Selle San Marco Bontrager
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec AL-235


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