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SL AMR LC 3.7
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
| Fork | Suntour AION |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano 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.
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.
Sep 2016 · Ben Plenge
With the Schwalbe rubber fitted it was hard to test this bike’s true ability, so we swapped out the front tyre for a nice and sticky Michelin Wild Grip’R, which transformed the feel of the AMR and enabled us to push it closer to its limits.. .
Jul 2016 · McCoy
If you want a do-it-all trailbike that can handle everything SoCal can throw at it
| Frame | Carbon Fiber BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour Aion LO-R Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT Air Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | PressFit92 |
| Headset | 16012 |
| Stem | Ground Fiftyone, 31.8mm clamp, 60mm 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 Deore RD-M6000, Shadow Plus, 10-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore FD-M6020 Side Swing |
| Crank | Shimano Deore FC-M6000 Hollowtech II |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG500-10, 11-42 tooth |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-M365, 2-piston callipers 180mm rotors Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano |
| Rims | Rodi Tryp, 32 hole |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Front: Formula GHL-360, 15x100, Rear: Formula DC-71, 12x142mm |
| Rear Hub | Front: Formula GHL-360, 15x100, Rear: Formula DC-71, 12x142mm |
| Tires | Front: Continental Mountain King II PureGrip, 27.5" x 2.2", Rear: Continental X-King Performance PureGrip, 27.5" x 2.2" |
First added April 14
Last updated April 14
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