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2018 Ghost

Riot 8.7 UC

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 130 / 150mm
ForkCane Creek HELM
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01 Eagle, GX Eagle
BrakesSRAM Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Riot 8.7 UC
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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Reviews
MBR
Ghost AMR Riot Lector 5 (2015) review - MBR

Aug 2015 · James Smurthwaite

In its quest to save weight, the Ghost AMR Riot Lector 5 compromises on suspension performance

Highs
  • The incredible singletrack acceleration and climbing efficiency feels more slack-angled XC racer than trail bike.

Lows
  • Rear suspension suffers from stiction and is too firm off the top, making for an extremely bumpy ride.

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Ghost Riot 9 LC

Jun 2015 · McCoy

Germany's Fast & Sporty Trail Machine

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Back Issue | Ghost Riot LT 8 LC Review

Mar 2015 · Sebastian Gierulski

Understatement is over: the GHOST RIOT LT 8 LC really stands out! That’s mostly down to the luminous green colour and the futuristic angular frame form, but hidden below the striking colour are some exciting surprises…. Hidden beneath the layer of carbon fibre lies the true heart of the GHOST RIOT. It’s the small, patented […]

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MTBR
Review: GHOST Riot 7 LC Trail Bike

Mar 2015 · Gregg Kato

The Riot 7 LC from GHOST is a unique bike offering 130mm of travel rolling on 27.5

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BikeRadar
Ghost Riot 7 LC review

Feb 2015 · James Huang

Fun in terms of cross-country speed but outgunned when conditions get demanding

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon Fiber

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Cane Creek Helm

Travel150mm

Shock

Crane Creek L Coil, 190mm x 51mm

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

PressFit 92

Headset

ZS44/ZS56

Stem

Syntace Megaforce2, 31.8mm clamp, 50mm length

Handlebar

Syntace Vector, 780mm width, 20mm rise, 31.8mm clamp

Saddle

SDG Fly Mountain

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Ergon

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM Descendant, 175mm length

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM XG 1295, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

SRAM

TypeSRAM Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM

Wheels
Rims

Race Face ARC 27

Front Hub

Ghost Light, 15x110mm Boost front, 12x142mm rear

Rear Hub

Ghost Light, 15x110mm Boost front, 12x142mm rear

Tires

Front: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo, 27.5" x 2.35", Rear: Schwalbe Rock Razor, 27.5" x 2.35"

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