Norco VPS A-LINE 2005 VS Merlin ECHO (02) 2002 specs comparison

Norco VPS A-Line 2005 comparison online with competitors

Norco VPS A-Line

General Infos
Model VPS A-Line
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2005
Current price Check price Here ==>   
Color choice -Black
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Front and Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Rear Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula 12 (millimeters) Axle
Front: Novatec DH-41 20 (millimeters)
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex Supra N
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionTitec El Norte
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAricle
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-872 Semi Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
TruVativ GIGA Pipe DH
Crankset parts and sizes 38 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Norco VPS A-Line Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Chain-retention Device
TruVativ BoxGuide
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Dual Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 200 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi 888 RT

Other Specs of Norco VPS A-Line

Component group setsDownhill Mix
Pedals detailsTruVativ Hussefelt
Rear shock absorber 6.2 (inches) - 7.8 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Fox DHX
Saddle seatTitec Berserker
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-351


Merlin Echo (02) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Echo (02)

General Infos
Model Echo (02)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
Current price Check price Here ==>   
Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - 12
- 13.5
- 15
- 16.25
- 17.5
- 18.75
- 20
- 21.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

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 (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Rock Shox Duke SL

Other Specs of Merlin Echo (02)

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Useful links and guides ....