Merlin ECHO (02) 2001 VS Felt Q520 2011 specs comparison

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 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

Felt Q520

General Infos

Model	Q520
Manufacturer	Felt
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Matte super black
Sizes	- 13.5 - 15.5 - 17.5 - 19.5 - 21.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.1 (inches) Felt TAR
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	2 Finger With Shifter Levers Tektro IO Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Forged Alloy Front: Forged Aluminum
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Double Wall Aluminum
Spoke nipples type	Brass
Spoke wheel	Stainless Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Fully Hydroformed Top And Down Tube Felt 6061 Double Butted Aluminum
Frame type	Aluminum
Handlebar construction	Felt MTB XC Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Felt 3D-Forged
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	Forged Alloy
Gear shift levers	Shimano ST-EF51
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Felt Q520 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano FD M310
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio RD-M410
Fork material	Single Crown Crown Hi-Ten
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour SF11 XCT V3

Other Specs of Felt Q520

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	VP 992-S Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Felt Mountain Design
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter FELT Alloy Micro Adjust