Merlin ECHO (01) 2002 VS GT LTS-3 1997 specs comparison
Merlin Echo (01)
General InfosModel | 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 |
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GT LTS-3
General InfosModel | LTS-3 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- ball burnished and grey -Ball burnished |
Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Shimano STX Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | Welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SR Apex 350 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
GT LTS-3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy XC |
Other Specs of GT LTS-3
Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Rock Shox Deluxe |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SST |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 LTS-3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT LTS-3 Mountain bike here