Merlin ECHO 1999 VS Diamondback SL SUPER 2003 specs comparison
Merlin Echo
General InfosModel | 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 LeversShimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Real |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeVelocity Deep-V |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT 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) SpindleShimano BB-M952 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 TeethShimano XTR M952 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth9-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) TravelCoil-spring |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Rolls |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Elite |

Diamondback SL Super
General InfosModel | SL Super |
Manufacturer | Diamondback |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Fast Black and Silver |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Epic Wolf |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Dual Control STI LeversShimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Equation Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeEquation Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EC70 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Orbit MX |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)Shimano CN-7701 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano XTR Octalink |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano XTR |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR Dual Control STI |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Diamondback SL Super Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano XTR |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) TravelRock Shox Sid Race |
Other Specs of Diamondback SL Super
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Test Ride Pedals |
Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 6.5 (inches) Adjustable TravelFox Float RL |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Laser |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EA50 |
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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 SL Super manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback SL Super Mountain bike here