Merlin ECHO (02) 2002 VS ProFlex REPTILE 1997 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 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 |

ProFlex Reptile
General InfosModel | Reptile |
Manufacturer | ProFlex |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- yellow and blue fade -Orange and rust fade |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Chang Star 298A Levers Chang Star V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Formula OV 31 |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole WTB SpeedMaster |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted 7000 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Girvin Reversible Forged |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Sugino Impel 350 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 500 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
ProFlex Reptile Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 5.0 |
Fork material | Girvin Linkage Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | Girvin AL With MCU |
Other Specs of ProFlex Reptile
Component group sets | Grip Shift and Shimano STX |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-946S |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Girvin MCU |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Linea Pro |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Polygon PM-312 |
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 ProFlex Reptile manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for ProFlex Reptile Mountain bike here