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SL AMR LC 9.9
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT3 |
| Wheels | 29″ 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"
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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 | RockShox Pike RCT3 DebonAir Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT3 Air Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | PressFit92 |
| Headset | 16012 |
| Stem | Syntace Megaforce2, 31.8mm clamp, 50mm length |
| Handlebar | Syntace Vector, 780mm width, 31.8mm clamp, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | SDG Fly Mountain |
| Seatpost | Kind Shock LEV Integra Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Truvativ Descendant Carbon Eagle |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1275, 10-50 tooth |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Magura MT Fifty4 4-piston front caliper, 2-piston rear caliper, 180mm rotors Type: Magura Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Magura MT Fifty4 |
| Rims | Syntace M 28mm |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Syntace M, 15x110mm Boost front, 12x148mm Boost rear with XD driver |
| Rear Hub | Syntace M, 15x110mm Boost front, 12x148mm Boost rear with XD driver |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra Exo, 29" x 2.3", Rear: Maxxis Minion SS, Exo, 29" x 2.3" |
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Last updated April 14
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