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2019 Ghost

Kato 9.9 AL U

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

Manufacturer Price

€1,299($1,511)
Weight29.8 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano XT 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)

28 mph

Kato 9.9 AL U

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

KATO AL

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorNightblack / Titanium / Riotred

Fork

Rock Shox 30 Silver Poploc 100 mm

Travel100mm

Shock

-

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

14106

Stem

GHOST MTB Dia. 31.8 mm

Handlebar

GHOST Low Rizer MTB 720 mm Rise 10 mm Dia. 31.8 mm

Saddle

Selle Italia X-Base

Seatpost

GHOST Light DC 1 31.6 mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT RD-M8000 11-S

Front Derailleur

Shimano XT FD-M8025

Crank

Shimano XT FC-M8000 36-26

Cassette

Shimano SLX CS-M7000 11-42

Brakes

Shimano XT BR-M8000 2/2 Piston 180 mm Disc

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Rodi Blackrock 622x21 mm 32H

Front Hub

Shimano HB-M7000 QR

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-M7000 QR

Tires

Continental X-King 29 x 2.2

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