Merlin ECHO (02) 2002 VS Marin ALPINE TRAIL 2004 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 |
Marin Alpine Trail
General Infos| Model | Alpine Trail |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gloss Silver and Black |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.25 (inches) IRC Back Country |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Pro 3 Finger Levers Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Disc Front: Shimano Disc 32 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex TA-19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Double Butted Alloy With 1 (inches) Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Cold Forged Threadless With 6 Rise |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Five-D |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Marin Alpine Trail Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 70/100 (millimeters) Travel Answer Manitou Axel Comp |
Other Specs of Marin Alpine Trail
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Composite With Alloy Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches)-6.0 (inches) Travel X-Fusion O2 Air |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed-V ATB |
| Seat post extension | Comp Alloy Micro Adjust |
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 Marin Alpine Trail manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Alpine Trail Mountain bike here