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SL AMR 8.7 AL
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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€3,799($4,418)| Weight | 28.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Truvativ Descendant Carbon, X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | Magura Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
- 5'9", size MD, Just right
- 4'9", size S, Fits large
- 5'10", size LG, Just right
Summary
The Ghost SL trail bike family receives mixed reviews, praised for its plush rear suspension, efficient climbing, and stable handling in challenging sections, but criticized for frame flex, power transfer issues, and a sub-par fork performance. Its geometry and component specs cater to riders preferring traditional over modern long-and-low designs.
Plush rear suspension with Cane Creek DB inline coil shock
Efficient climbing with minimal pedal-bob
Stable and confident handling in challenging sections
Smart component spec appealing to traditional geometry fans
Aesthetically pleasing design
Noticeable frame flex affecting power transfer and tracking
Sub-par performance from the SR SUNTOUR AION suspension fork
Rattling cables and limited dropper seat post drop
Geometry not aligned with current trends of longer reach and slacker angles
the Ghost was among the best-performing in some of the worst sections
BIKE MagazineGhost’s new trail 29er is deliberately designed to be a smooth cruiser, but precision and power transfer losses make the ‘SLAMR’ more of a ‘SLMBR’ on the trail.
BikeRadarThe GHOST SL AMR X 5.9 AL craves gravity.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
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Apr 2019 · Paul Burwell
Coil-sprung suspension combines attitude and aptitude but is the Ghost SL AMR 6.7 AL's extra weight compensated for by better performance?
Coil shock offers impressive ride performance, nippy handling, great value.
It’s next to impossible to get to the rebound on the rear shock, dropper doesn’t full insert into the frame, minimal traction/grip from the semi-slick rear tyre.
Apr 2019 · Tom Marvin
7 is one of few ‘trail’ bikes on the market with a coil rear shock, and while the addition of a steel spring counts towards its near 15kg weight, it also accounts for the supremely smooth feel through the back end.. .
One of the smoothest back ends around, super fun to ride
Rather heavy, fork can feel under-gunned
May 2018 · Christoph Bayer
GHOST has presented the new GHOST SL AMR X as the antithesis of marketing hype and hot air. The bike's stand-out feature is its coil shock on the rear. But does this concept work on a trail bike, and will it make the SL AMR X the ultimate all-purpose weapon?
Aug 2017
Ghost SL AMR X 9 LC The Whole Package Words by Sourpatch & Drew Rohde Photos by T. Knight, Sourpatch, D. Yuroshek & C. Duffy What do Decepticons and the Ghost SL AMR have in common? Aside from a menacing name, both destroy everything
Feb 2017
The Ghost SL AMR X 9 LC is a top contender for riders who don't get along with long-and-low bikes.
Jul 2016 · McCoy
If you want a do-it-all trailbike that can handle everything SoCal can throw at it
| Frame | SLAMR AL BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Smoke / Neonred / Monarch |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Pike RCT3 Debon Air 140 mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil RCT 130 mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Press Fit 92 |
| Headset | 16012 |
| Stem | Syntace Megaforce2 Dia. 31.8 mm |
| Handlebar | Syntace Vector 780 mm Rise 20 mm Dia. 31.8 mm |
| Saddle | Ergon SME30 |
| Seatpost | Kind Shock LEV SI 31.6 mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Ergon |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle 12-S |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | Truvativ Descendant Carbon Eagle X-Sync 34T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1275 10-50 |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle, 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | e*thirteen |
| Brakes | Magura MT 7 4/4 Piston 180 mm Disc Type: Magura Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Magura MT 7 |
| Rims | Front: Syntace W28i Wheelset 28 mm 15x110 mm, Rear: Syntace W28i Wheelset 28 mm 12x142 mm SRAM XD |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C MaxxTerra Exo 27.5x2.4 |
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Last updated May 7
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