Merlin ECHO (02) 2002 VS K2 OZ-M 1999 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 |
K2 Oz-M
General Infos| Model | Oz-M |
| Manufacturer | K2 |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Natural Carbon |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Fire XC Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Avid Arch Rival 50 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims 0 XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | K2 Carbon-reinforced Thermoplastic |
| Frame type | Laminated Carbon Fiber |
| Handlebar construction | Easton CT2 |
| Handlebar extender | Titec Shorty |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Big AL |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Race Face Thermo SP |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Race Face Ti |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Turbine LP |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
K2 Oz-M Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano XTR Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Linkage Crown Carbon Fiber Composite and aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.0 (inches) Travel Noleen Cross-Link Pro Carbon With Smart Shock |
Other Specs of K2 Oz-M
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | K2 Mag-T Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.7 (inches) Travel Noleen NR-2 |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flight Vanadium |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton CT2 |
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 K2 Oz-M manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for K2 Oz-M Mountain bike here