Merlin ECHO (02) 2001 VS Kona OPERATOR DH 2011 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 |
Kona OPERATOR DH
General Infos| Model | OPERATOR DH |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue polished |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.5 (inches) Maxxis High Roller Front: 26 X 2.5 (inches) Maxxis Minion DHF |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Code R Levers Avid Code R Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun MTX 33 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Sandvik Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona DH 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Kona DH |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona DH |
| Headset size | 1.5 (inches) FSA Orbit Zero Stack Tapered |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM 951 PowerChain |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth Gravity Gap |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona OPERATOR DH Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | E.Thirteen SRS |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 200 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Boxxer Race |
Other Specs of Kona OPERATOR DH
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Kona Wah-Wah |
| Rear shock absorber | 200 (millimeters) Travel Fox Van RC |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Sport |
| Seat post extension | Kona DH |
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 Kona OPERATOR DH manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona OPERATOR DH Mountain bike here