Merlin ECHO (01) 2001 VS Specialized FSR XC 2006 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

Specialized FSR XC

General Infos

Model	FSR XC
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2006
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Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	60 TPI Aramid Bead Dual Compound 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Adrenaline
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano M420 Levers Alloy Linear Pull With Stainless Hardware Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	8/9-speed Rear: Shimano M-475L Disc Alloy QR High and low Flange Loose Ball Bearing Front: Specialized Stout Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun CR-18
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	6 Degree Upsweep 8 Degree Backsweep Butted Alloy Specialized XC Low Rise
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	10 Degree Rise TIG Welded Black Aluminum
Headset size	Black Steel Cups Loose Ball Bearings With Seals 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	SRAM PC-951 With Power Link
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano UN-25
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Square Taper Custom Shimano M-460 Hollowtech
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized FSR XC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Botttom Pull Top Swing Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)	Long Cage Standard Spring Shimano M-570 Deore LX
Fork material	Single Crown Steel and aluminum
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Rock Shox J3

Other Specs of Specialized FSR XC

Component group sets	Shimano Deore
Pedals details	Alloy Platform
Rear shock absorber	100 (millimeters) Travel 6.5 (inches)x1.5 (inches) X-Fusion RLA Air
Saddle seat	Dual Density Base Steel Rails Specialized Body Geometry
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum