Merlin ECHO (01) 2002 VS GT I-DRIVE 5 3.0 2005 specs comparison

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
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


GT i-Drive 5 3.0 2005 comparison online with competitors

GT i-Drive 5 3.0

General Infos
Model i-Drive 5 3.0
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Matte Black
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon
Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 7 Levers
Avid BB-5 Disc Front and Avid BB-5 Disc Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB SpeedDisc
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyntace ECO Riser
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSyntace F-139
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Drive
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Firex X
Gear shift leversShimano
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

GT i-Drive 5 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 130 (millimeters) Travel
Manitou Splice Super

Other Specs of GT i-Drive 5 3.0

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520 SPD
Rear shock absorber 5 (inches) Travel
Fox Float
Saddle seatSDG Bel Air
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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