Norco VPS-FLUID-2 2003 VS Merlin ECHO (01) 2002 specs comparison
Norco VPS-Fluid-2
General Infos| Model | VPS-Fluid-2 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and White |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Kinetics |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro MT-1 Levers Hayes HMX-1 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Front: Shimano HB-M475 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims DS2-XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton OEM |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-857 Semi Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Spline SL |
| Crankset parts and sizes | TruVativ Firex |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VPS-Fluid-2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 130 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi DJ 3 |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-Fluid-2
| Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-A18 Platform With Replaceable Pins |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.5 (inches) - 5.5 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox Float L |
| Saddle seat | Axiom Velo |
| Seat post extension | Axiom 101 |
Merlin Echo (01)
General Infos| Model | Echo (01) |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES70 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Echo (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT SGS |
| 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 (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its VPS-Fluid-2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco VPS-Fluid-2 Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Echo (01) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Echo (01) Mountain bike here