Merlin ECHO (02) 2002 VS Giant ANTHEM ADVANCED 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Echo (02) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Echo (02)

General Infos
Model Echo (02)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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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 tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (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 leversShimano 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 setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Giant Anthem Advanced 2009 comparison online with competitors

Giant Anthem Advanced

General Infos
Model Anthem Advanced
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Team Blue and Composite
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Michelin XC Dry 2
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Hydraulic Levers
Shimano XTR Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XTR Disc With 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR Centerlock Tubeless
Rims manufacturerShimano XTR Centerlock Tubeless
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGiant Advanced Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionRace Face Next SL Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Deus SL 31.8
Headset size1 1/8" c

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano XTR Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XTR
Gear shift leversShimano XTR Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Anthem Advanced Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F80RLC

Other Specs of Giant Anthem Advanced

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Fox Float RP23
Saddle seatWTB Silverado SLT Ti
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Race Face Next SL


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