Merlin ECHO 1999 VS Giant VT 1 2004 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 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 |
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Giant VT 1
General InfosModel | VT 1 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Team Blue and Silver |
Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax SL |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole Mavic Crossmax SL UST Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Bladed Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA70 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore XT |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant VT 1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 90-120 (millimeters) Travel Answer Manitou Minute 1:00 |
Other Specs of Giant VT 1
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Swinger 3-Way Air SPV |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Micro-adjust Carbon Fiber |
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 VT 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant VT 1 Mountain bike here