Merlin ECHO (02) 2002 VS Specialized EPIC EXPERT 2010 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 |
Specialized Epic Expert
General Infos| Model | Epic Expert |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- White -Black Charcoal |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works Fast Trak LK Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works The Captain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Elixir CR SL Levers Avid Elixir CR SL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Dt Swiss 330 SL Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole DT Swiss X420SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8/1.6 Double-butted DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized XC Low Rise 31.8 With Graphic |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-971 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano External Bearing |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano M-762 XT |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X-9 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Epic Expert Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | DMD Shimano SLX FD-M660 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X-0 Mid-cage |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Sid Race |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Expert
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox and SBC Remote Mini-Brain |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Phenom |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter 2014 Butted Alloy |
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 Specialized Epic Expert manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Epic Expert Mountain bike here