Merlin ECHO (02) 2002 VS Rocky Mountain ETSX-30 2003 specs comparison

Merlin Echo (02) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Echo (02)

General Infos
Model Echo (02)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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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 tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (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 leversShimano 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 setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Rocky Mountain ETSX-30 2003 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain ETSX-30

General Infos
Model ETSX-30
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Red and Anthracite
Sizes - 15.0 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18.0 (inches)
- 19.0 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python Air Light
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore Hydraulic Levers
Shimano Deore M525 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X223 Disc
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston RAD
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Prodigy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Prodigy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES30
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore FC-M510S
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Rocky Mountain ETSX-30 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Pro ETA

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain ETSX-30

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M515 SPD
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) - 4.5 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Rock Shox Bar Adjust
Saddle seatSelle Italia Custom Onda
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Rocky Mountain 3D Lite


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