Merlin ECHO 1999 VS Diamondback XSL TRAIL 2005 specs comparison

Merlin Echo 1999 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Echo

General Infos
Model Echo
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1999
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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 tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Real TX Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesReal
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Velocity Deep-V
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyntace Duraflite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

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 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork materialOptional
Fork typeOptional

Other Specs of Merlin Echo

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.2 (inches) Travel
Coil-spring
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Rolls
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Diamondback XSL Trail 2005 comparison online with competitors

Diamondback XSL Trail

General Infos
Model XSL Trail
Manufacturer Diamondback
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Red Eye
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.14 (inches) WTB Moto Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 7 Levers
Avid Single Digit Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano M495
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB Dual Duty XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsVectra Trail 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruVativ
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTruVativ
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Zero Stack

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeISIS
Crankset parts and sizesTruVativ Firex XR
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Diamondback XSL Trail Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 120 (millimeters)
Marzocchi EXR Pro Air

Other Specs of Diamondback XSL Trail

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorber 4.5 (inches) and 5 (inches) Travel
Fox Float R
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Comp
Seat post extensionTruVativ XR


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