Merlin ECHO 1999 VS Kona STINKY 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


Kona Stinky 2005 comparison online with competitors

Kona Stinky

General Infos
Model Stinky
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Matte Green and Black
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.50 (inches) Tioga White Tiger
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Heavy Levers
Hayes HFX-9 HD Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims MTX-S
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruVativ Hussefelt 31.8
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTruVativ Hussefelt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ DH ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt DH
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Stinky Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Dual Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 170 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Drop-Off

Other Specs of Kona Stinky

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsKona Jackshit
Rear shock absorberFox Vanilla DHX
Saddle seatWTB Pure V Comp
Seat post extensionTruVativ XR Dual Clamp


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