Merlin ECHO (02) 2002 VS GT MARATHON 2.0 WOMENS 2008 specs comparison
Merlin Echo (02)
General InfosModel | 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 LeversShimano XTR V-brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X517 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-buttedWheelsmith 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) SpindleShimano BB-M952 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 TeethShimano XTR M952 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth9-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 CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable TravelRock Shox Duke SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Echo (02)
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) TravelMerlin Proprietary |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Elite |

GT Marathon 2.0 Womens
General InfosModel | Marathon 2.0 Womens |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Light Steel Blue |
Sizes | - Womens xsmall - womens small - womens medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano LX LeversShimano LX Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano LX Centerlock Hubset |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc XC |
Spoke nipples type | DT Swiss |
Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey 6061 Women's |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey 6061 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano Nine Speed |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano LX Hollowtech II |
Gear shift levers | Shimano LX |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
GT Marathon 2.0 Womens Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano LX |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Recon 351 |
Other Specs of GT Marathon 2.0 Womens
Component group sets | Shimano LX |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) TravelFox Float R |
Saddle seat | WTB SpeedShe |
Seat post extension | Ritchey |
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 Marathon 2.0 Womens manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Marathon 2.0 Womens Mountain bike here