Merlin ECHO (02) 2002 VS Valley Cycles RS-100 1997 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


Valley Cycles RS-100 1997 comparison online with competitors

Valley Cycles RS-100

General Infos
Model RS-100
Manufacturer Valley Cycles
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - teal
- yellow
-Purple
Sizes - Custom

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Smoke
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Dart
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type TWP Levers
Mountain Cycle Pro-Stop Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMountain Cycle
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
Heat-treated
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionTitec
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Valley Cycles RS-100 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy DH

Other Specs of Valley Cycles RS-100

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOnza H.O. Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.5 (inches) Travel
Risse LTR
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 26.5 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


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