Merlin ECHO (02) 2001 VS Ellsworth FS 2/XC 1996 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


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Ellsworth FS 2/XC

General Infos
Model FS 2/XC
Manufacturer Ellsworth
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - red anodized and black anodized
-Blue anodized and black anodized
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Geo Claw Lite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe SS-5 Mark II Levers
Dia-Compe 987 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturerVelocity K-525
Spoke nipples typeOptional
Spoke wheelOptional

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston 6061 T6 Aluminum With Carbon Fiber Swingarm
Frame typeTIG-welded Aluminum and lugged Carbon Fiber
Handlebar constructionOptional
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCraig Metalcraft
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SCM55
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Race Face Turbine Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Race Face LP Turbine
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 900
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Ellsworth FS 2/XC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 900
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Ellsworth FS 2/XC

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Fox Alps-4R
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
SDG 2000 Kevlar
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


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