Merlin ECHO 1999 VS Norco VPS-ATOMIK 2003 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


Norco VPS-Atomik 2003 comparison online with competitors

Norco VPS-Atomik

General Infos
Model VPS-Atomik
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2003
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Color choice - Silver
-Army Green
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetics
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Hydraulic Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M525
Front: Shimano HB-M525
Rims manufacturerSun Rims Single Track
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionAxiom Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Ahead Type
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-858 Semi Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Spline
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard
Gear shift leversShimano Deore Rear and SRAM Attack Shorty Front
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Norco VPS-Atomik Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 130 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi DJ 3

Other Specs of Norco VPS-Atomik

Component group setsDownhill Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-A18 Platform With Replaceable Pins
Rear shock absorber 4.5 (inches) - 5.5 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Fox Vanilla R
Saddle seat 8 (millimeters) Rails
Setlaz
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-341


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