Mongoose VRS 3.0 1997 VS Merlin ECHO 1999 specs comparison
Mongoose VRS 3.0
General Infos| Model | VRS 3.0 |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte ice graphite |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-2.0 Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Aluminum Quick Release |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose Comp Series |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose TSS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga ST2-E |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth White Industries Expert |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Mongoose VRS 3.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy XC |
Other Specs of Mongoose VRS 3.0
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Mongoose Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Future |
| Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose Alloy Micro-adjust |
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) |
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 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Mongoose provided us with the latest version of its VRS 3.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Mongoose VRS 3.0 Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Echo manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Echo Mountain bike here