Valley Cycles DS-100 1998 VS Merlin ECHO (01) 2001 specs comparison

Valley Cycles DS-100 1998 comparison online with competitors

Valley Cycles DS-100

General Infos
Model DS-100
Manufacturer Valley Cycles
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - red
- yellow
-Blue
Sizes - Not available
Sizes - Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Hardrock
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Mountain Cycle Levers
Mountain Cycle Pro Stop Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMountain Cycle
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Mavic 121
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTranz-X
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) Threadless
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 20/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Valley Cycles DS-100 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SS
Fork material Double Triple-clamp Crown
6061-T6 Aluminum
Fork typeValley Cycles

Other Specs of Valley Cycles DS-100

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsCODA 900 Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.5 (inches) Travel
Risse LTR
Saddle seatCODA 700M
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


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Merlin Echo (01)

General Infos
Model Echo (01)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
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 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek C2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES70
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Echo (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.0 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou MARS Elite

Other Specs of Merlin Echo (01)

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


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