Merlin ECHO (02) 2001 VS K2 LITHIUM 4.0 2004 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

K2 Lithium 4.0

General Infos

Model	Lithium 4.0
Manufacturer	K2
Year of production	2004
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Color choice	-Silver and Orange
Sizes	- Large - medium - small - way big

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Multi-Terrain
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano HB-M475 Disc
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Sun Rims DS2-XC
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	7005 aluminum c
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Rise Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum Threadless
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth TruVativ Five D
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 9-speed

K2 Lithium 4.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp-on Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Answer Manitou Black Super Air

Other Specs of K2 Lithium 4.0

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Steel Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Answer Manitou SPV Coil 4-way
Saddle seat	WTB SST X2
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust