Merlin Echo (02) 2001 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Echo (02) |
| First production | 2001 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin Echo (02) Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)- 13.5 (inches)- 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)- 15 (inches)- 16.25 (inches) / 41.275 (cm)- 16.25 (inches)- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)- 17.5 (inches)- 18.75 (inches) / 47.625 (cm)- 18.75 (inches)- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR LeversShimano XTR V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite Bar 1 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specs
| 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 (02) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | 2.0 (inches) TravelAnswer Manitou MARS Elite |
Other Specs of Merlin Echo (02)
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Available colors | - Signature Satin Finish |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) TravelMerlin Proprietary Rear Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Elite |
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Merlin Echo (02) bike review
Merlin produced the Echo (02) bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,700.00.Echo (02) bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15 (inches), 16.25 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 18.75 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Merlin Mountain bike Echo (02) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Signature Satin Finish .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Alligator tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X517, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Shimano XTR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used MTS size-specific 3AL/2.5V tubing material for the frame. Kore Lite Bar 1 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Echo (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Thomson Elite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M952, 24/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.