Merlin ECHO (02) 2001 VS Specialized EPIC MARATHON CARBON 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Echo (02) 2001 comparison online with competitors

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 tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (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 leversShimano 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 setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary Rear Suspension
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon 2009 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon

General Infos
Model Epic Marathon Carbon
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Gloss Carbon and Silver
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works Fast Trak LK
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Ultimate SL Hydraulic Levers
Avid Ultimate SL With 185 Or160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Ultimate SL With 160 Or 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: DT Swiss 280S With RWS
Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
DT Swiss XR 4.2D
Spoke nipples typeAlloy
Spoke wheel 14/17/15ga. Butted
DT Swiss Super Comp Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized FACT 9m Carbon IS Construction With M5 Rear Triangle
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized XC Low Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Adjustable
Headset size1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Campy-style

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainSRAM PC-971
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket type OS Press-in
Shimano BB-91
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XT
Gear shift leversSRAM X.0 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) DMD
Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.0 Carbon
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Specialized Future Shock E100

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon

Component group setsSRAM Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Specialized AFR Remote Mini
Saddle seatSpecialized BG Phenom SL
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite Set-back


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