Merlin ECHO (02) 2002 VS Felt VIRTUE 1 2008 specs comparison
Merlin Echo (02)
General Infos| Model | Echo (02) |
| 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 XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| 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 Campagnolo Record Hiddenset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M952 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M952 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Echo (02) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR GS |
| 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 (02)
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| 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 |
Felt Virtue 1
General Infos| Model | Virtue 1 |
| Manufacturer | Felt |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ghost White |
| Sizes |
- (S)15.5 (inches) - (M) 17.5 (inches) - (L) 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XT Hydraulic Servo Wave Levers Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XT Centerlock Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Shimano XT Centerlock Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Straight Pull Shimano |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Sub-Frame With Hydroformed TT 7005 Double Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Butted Aluminum Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Forged |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT Hollowtech 2 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Felt Virtue 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 - 130 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel RockShox Revelation 409 U-Turn Air |
Other Specs of Felt Virtue 1
| Component group sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | 130 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP23 |
| Saddle seat | FELT Facade Race |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Micro Adjust 2-bolt |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Echo (02) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Echo (02) Mountain bike here
- Get your Felt Virtue 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Felt Virtue 1 Mountain bike here
