Merlin ECHO 1999 VS Diamondback MISSION 2 2008 specs comparison
Merlin Echo
General Infos| Model | Echo |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| 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 2.20 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Real TX Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Real |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Velocity Deep-V |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syntace Duraflite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
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 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR GS |
| Fork material | Optional |
| Fork type | Optional |
Other Specs of Merlin Echo
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.2 (inches) Travel Coil-spring |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Rolls |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Diamondback Mission 2
General Infos| Model | Mission 2 |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Smooth Silver |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.3 (inches) WTB Prowler SS Front: 26 X 2.3 (inches) WTB Prowler MX |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic Levers Hayes Stroker Trail With V7 Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Equalizer |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hydroformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Zero Stack Deep Cup |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Giga X Pipe |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Firex |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Diamondback Mission 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top Swing Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 140 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RL |
Other Specs of Diamondback Mission 2
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | DB Sound Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | 6 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Sport |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 Two-bolt |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Echo bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Echo Mountain bike here
- Get your Diamondback Mission 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Mission 2 Mountain bike here
