Merlin ECHO (01) 2001 VS Giant TRANCE X ADVANCED SL 0 2011 specs comparison

Merlin Echo (01)

General Infos

Model	Echo (01)
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2001
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Color choice	-Signature Satin Finish
Sizes	- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches)
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 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	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) Cane Creek C2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92
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 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Echo (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	2.0 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou MARS Elite

Other Specs of Merlin Echo (01)

Component group sets	Shimano Deore XT
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

Giant Trance X Advanced SL 0

General Infos

Model	Trance X Advanced SL 0
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Composite and Silver
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano XTR M988 Levers Shimano XTR M988 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: DT Swiss RWS Thru Bolt Front: DT Swiss Tricon
Rims manufacturer	DT Swiss Tricon XM1550
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	DT Swiss Tricon

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	Giant Contact SLR
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Contact SLR
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano XTR M980
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano External
Crankset parts and sizes	24/32/42 Teeth Shimano XTR M985
Gear shift levers	Shimano XTR M980
Rear gear set	11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed

Giant Trance X Advanced SL 0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano XTR M980
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XTR M980
Fork material	Single
Fork type	120-140 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Fox 32 Talas FIT RLC With 15QR Thru Axle

Other Specs of Giant Trance X Advanced SL 0

Component group sets	Shimano XTR
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	5 (inches) Maestro Fox Float RP23 Boostvalve
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Gobi XM
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Contact SLR