Merlin ECHO (01) 2001 VS GT FORCE CARBON SPORT 2011 specs comparison
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Merlin Echo (01)
General Infos| Model | Echo (01) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 |
GT Force Carbon Sport
General Infos| Model | Force Carbon Sport |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Bright green |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.4 (inches) Maxxis Advantage Front: 26 X 2.4' Maxxis Advantage |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Formula RX Levers Formula RX Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | All Terra Alloy Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole DT Swiss E540 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8/1.6 DT Swiss Competition Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Force Optimized |
| Frame type | Not Available |
| Handlebar construction | CrankBrothers Cobalt 2 Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros AM |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA No. 16 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | HG74 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Sram XR GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/26t Teeth SRAM S1400 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed |
GT Force Carbon Sport Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SRAM X.7 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 150 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Sektor Turn Key Slo Air |
Other Specs of GT Force Carbon Sport
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Bros Candy |
| Rear shock absorber | 150 (millimeters) Travel Fox Racing Shox Float RL |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Race SL |
| Seat post extension | X-Fusion Hilo |
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 Carbon Sport manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Force Carbon Sport Mountain bike here