Merlin ECHO (01) 2002 VS GT FORCE 3.0 2009 specs comparison
Merlin Echo (01)
General Infos| Model | Echo (01) |
| 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 |
| 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 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 | 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 Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
| 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 - 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 sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| 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 |
GT Force 3.0
General Infos| Model | Force 3.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Auriga Pro Hydraulic Levers Tektro Auriga Pro With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Tektro Auriga Pro With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB SX24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | GT Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | GT ATB OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit X |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Nine Speed |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Sealed |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth FSA Alpha Drive |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Force 3.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
| Fork type | 140 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour Mag-32 |
Other Specs of GT Force 3.0
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore and mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | RockShox Bar 2.1 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V |
| Seat post extension | GT |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Echo (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Echo (01) Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Force 3.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Force 3.0 Mountain bike here