Merlin ECHO 1999 VS Giant FAITH 2 2006 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 |
Giant Faith 2
General Infos| Model | Faith 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Olive Green |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.25 (inches) Kenda Nevagal Front: 26 X 2.25 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex Supra BH |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA30 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton Vice |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face Evolve X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36 Teeth Race Face Evolve DH X-Type |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Faith 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 170 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Jr. T QR20 |
Other Specs of Giant Faith 2
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Truvativ Hussefelt |
| Rear shock absorber | 8 (inches) Travel Fox DHX 3.0 Coil |
| Saddle seat | WTB Laser V Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA30 |
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 Giant Faith 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Faith 2 Mountain bike here