Merlin ECHO (02) 2001 VS Norco VPS-A LINE 2003 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 |
Norco VPS-A Line
General Infos| Model | VPS-A Line |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Red - White -Charcoal |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.60 (inches) Nokian Gazza Jr. |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Q and R Disc Rear: Formula Aluminum Front: Joy Tech Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex MT-28 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Axiom Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Axiom Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-872 Semi Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42 Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VPS-A Line Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention Device TruVativ Chainguide |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Dual Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 200 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Monster Triple |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-A Line
| Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-A18 Platform With Replaceable Pins |
| Rear shock absorber | 6.2 (inches) - 7.875 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox Vanilla RC |
| Saddle seat | 8 (millimeters) Rails Setlaz |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-351 |
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 Norco VPS-A Line manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VPS-A Line Mountain bike here