Merlin ECHO (02) 2001 VS Ellsworth ABSOLUTE TRUTH 1998 specs comparison
Merlin Echo (02)
General Infos| Model | Echo (02) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator |
| 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 | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite Bar 1 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet |
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 |
| 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 sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Rear Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Ellsworth Absolute Truth
General Infos| Model | Absolute Truth |
| Manufacturer | Ellsworth |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Midnight Blue - gunmetal grey anodized -Ferrari Red |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 Levers Avid 1D-20 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Cane Creek Crono |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Cane Creek WAM SS |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Cane Creek Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Easton Elite 60 With Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Thomson |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ellsworth |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-M55 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN92 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Race Face Turbine LP |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Ellsworth Absolute Truth Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC E |
Other Specs of Ellsworth Absolute Truth
| Component group sets | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Cane Creek AD-10 |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SSTK |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Ellsworth Easton |
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 Ellsworth Absolute Truth manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Ellsworth Absolute Truth Mountain bike here