Merlin ECHO (02) 2001 VS Diamondback XSL TRAIL 2004 specs comparison

Merlin Echo (02) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Echo (02)

General Infos
Model Echo (02)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator
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 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet

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
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.0 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou MARS Elite

Other Specs of Merlin Echo (02)

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary Rear Suspension
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Diamondback XSL Trail 2004 comparison online with competitors

Diamondback XSL Trail

General Infos
Model XSL Trail
Manufacturer Diamondback
Year of production 2004
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Color choice - Satin Blue
-Diamond Blue and Silver
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.40 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 XC Levers
Hayes HFX-9 XC Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Disc
Rims manufacturerAlex TD-17 Disc
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsVectra TRAIL 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruvativ AL Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTruVativ XR
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated OS Zero Stack

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeISIS Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ FireX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Diamondback XSL Trail Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 105 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi EXR Comp Air

Other Specs of Diamondback XSL Trail

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) - 5 (inches)
Petrel R Hydrocoil With Adjustable Rebound
Saddle seatWTB Speed-V
Seat post extensionTruVativ XR Single Clamp


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