Merlin ECHO (02) 2001 VS Litespeed NIOTA TI SRAM X.9 2005 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

Litespeed Niota TI SRAM X.9

General Infos

Model	Niota TI SRAM X.9
Manufacturer	Litespeed
Year of production	2005
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Color choice	-Polished
Sizes	- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Kinetics
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	SRAM 9.0 Levers Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	FSA XC-300
Rims manufacturer	FSA XC-300
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium and 6Al and 4V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	FSA
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	FSA
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	FSA Platinum ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes	28/38/48 Teeth FSA V-Drive
Gear shift levers	SRAM X.9
Rear gear set	12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Litespeed Niota TI SRAM X.9 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.9
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Fox Talas RL

Other Specs of Litespeed Niota TI SRAM X.9

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Fox RP3
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Aliante Sport
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite