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2019 Ghost

Kato 5.9

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

Manufacturer Price

$999
Weight33.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox 30 Silver TK
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Kato 5.9

27 mph

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Reviews
MTBR
Ghost Kato FS 5 review

Sep 2017 · Saris Mercanti

This playful 130mm travel 27.5 trail bike is one heck of a deal, but it's also held back some by odd component spec choices and some dated geometry. - Mtbr.com

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MBR
Ghost Kato 2 (2016) review - MBR

Jul 2016 · Alan Muldoon

The top-quality Ghost Kato 2 frame never has a chance to shine through

Highs
  • Top-quality frame with superb geometry and sizing

Lows
  • Poor performing RST fork and lower spec 3x8 drivetrain

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Specs
Build
Frame

Kato aluminum

Fork

RockShox 30 Silver, 100mm, 100 millimeters

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Pressfit

Headset

Strummer

Stem

GHOST MTB 31.8mm

Handlebar

Kalloy HB-RB11 L

Saddle

Selle Italia X-Base

Seatpost

Kalloy SP-DC1

TypeRigid

Pedals

Sold separately

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX 1x11, 11-speed

Crank

SRAM NX 175mm, 32T

Shifters

SRAM NX 11-speed Trigger

Cassette

SRAM PG 1130 11-32T

Chain

SRAM PC-1110

Brakes

Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc Brake

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT200

Wheels
Rims

Alex Rim TD19

Front Hub

Shimano HB-RM35

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-RM35

Tires

Continental X-King SL 55-622, 29x2.2

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