K2 TIRADE 4.0 2003 VS Merlin ECHO (02) 2001 specs comparison
K2 Tirade 4.0
General Infos| Model | Tirade 4.0 |
| Manufacturer | K2 |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Blue |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.40 (inches) WTB Weirwolf |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Ditch Witch |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7000 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey Rizer |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | K2 Alloy 4 Bolt |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic Comp |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Drive |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
K2 Tirade 4.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Answer Manitou Black Comp |
Other Specs of K2 Tirade 4.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Ritchey Logic Pro V-3 |
| Rear shock absorber | Fox Vanilla R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Comp |
| Seat post extension | K2 Alloy |
Merlin Echo (02)
General Infos| Model | Echo (02) |
| 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 XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| 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) Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Echo (02) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 2.0 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou MARS Elite |
Other Specs of Merlin Echo (02)
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| 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, K2 provided us with the latest version of its Tirade 4.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of K2 Tirade 4.0 Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Echo (02) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Echo (02) Mountain bike here