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SL AMR AL 4.9
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
| Fork | Suntour AION |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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 | Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour AION 35 RC DS Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT Air Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | PressFit92 |
| Headset | 16012 |
| Stem | Ground Fiftyone, 31.8mm clamp, 50mm length |
| Handlebar | Ground Fiftyone Race, 780mm width, 31.8mm clamp, 15mm rise |
| Saddle | SDG Fly Mountain |
| Seatpost | JD Dropper Post Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M8000, Shadow Plus, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT FD-M8020 Side Swing |
| Crank | Shimano XT FC-M8000 Hollowtech II |
| Shifters | Shimano XT SL-M8000 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX CS-M7000, 11-42 tooth |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano XT BR-M8000, 2-piston calipers, 180mm rotors Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT |
| Rims | Rodi Tryp, 32 hole |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Front: Formula DC-1248, 15x110 Boost, Rear: Formula DC-711, 12x148mm Bost |
| Rear Hub | Front: Formula DC-1248, 15x110 Boost, Rear: Formula DC-711, 12x148mm Bost |
| Tires | Front: Continental Mountain King II PureGrip, 29" x 2.2", Rear: Continental X-King Performance PureGrip, 29" x 2.2" |
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Last updated April 14
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