Merlin ECHO 1999 VS GT I-DRIVE 2.0 2003 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 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 |
GT I-Drive 2.0
General Infos| Model | I-Drive 2.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Black and Blue |
| Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Factory XC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore Rapidfire Plus LeversShimano Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSyncros Big Box |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ButtedAluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | GT ATB |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Semi Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/42 TeethTruVativ Firex |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
GT I-Drive 2.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelRock Shox Pilot SL |
Other Specs of GT I-Drive 2.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum BodySteel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Fox Float |
| Saddle seat | SDG Grand Prix |
| Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 GT I-Drive 2.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT I-Drive 2.0 Mountain bike here