Merlin ECHO (02) 2002 VS GT I-DRIVE 5 3.0 2006 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 |
GT i-Drive 5 3.0
General Infos| Model | i-Drive 5 3.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Galaxy Grey |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Sole Hydraulic Levers Hayes Sole Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass CP |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 5 6061 Heat Treated Full Suspension Frame |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 680 (millimeters) Width Truvativ XR Cross County 6061 Handlebar With 6 Degree Sweep |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Truvativ XR 4 Bolt Cold Forged Stem With Laser Etching |
| Headset size | Sealed Angular Contact Bearing FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Truvativ Firex |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 9 Speed |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT i-Drive 5 3.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 130 (millimeters) Manitou Splice Super |
Other Specs of GT i-Drive 5 3.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | 5 Fox Float R Shock 7.25/1.75 Standard Length |
| Saddle seat | SDG Bel Air |
| Seat post extension | Truvativ |
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 GT i-Drive 5 3.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT i-Drive 5 3.0 Mountain bike here