Kona BLAST 2011 VS Merlin ECHO (02) 2002 specs comparison
Kona BLAST
General Infos| Model | BLAST |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brilliant blue |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26x2.1 (inches) Maxxis Aspen |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26x2.1 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano M445 Levers Shimano M445 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 Disc Front: Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex ACE-18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15/14ga. Stainless Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Kona XC and BC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona XC and Road |
| Headset size | FSA |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/34/24t Teeth Shimano FC-M430 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona BLAST Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Tora TK Coil |
Other Specs of Kona BLAST
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-A9 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Valcon Sport SE |
| Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |
Merlin Echo (02)
General Infos| Model | Echo (02) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito |
| 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 | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset |
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 GS |
| 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 (02)
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary |
| 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, Kona provided us with the latest version of its BLAST bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona BLAST 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