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2019 Ghost

Kato FS 2.7 AL

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

Manufacturer Price

€1,299($1,511)
Weight32.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 130mm
ForkSuntour XCR
ShockSuntour
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetDeore
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Kato FS 2.7 AL
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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 FS 2.7 AL

26 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 FS AL

ColorGray / Riotred / Jetblack

Fork

SR Suntour XCR 34 LOR 130 mm

Travel130mm

Shock

SR Suntour DUAIR 130 mm

Travel130mm

Headset

16012

Stem

GHOST MTB Dia. 31.8 mm

Handlebar

GHOST Low Rizer MTB 760 mm Rise 15 mm Dia. 31.8 mm

Saddle

Selle Italia X-Base

Seatpost

GHOST SP-DC1 31.6 mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore RD-M6000 Shadow Plus 10-S

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore FD-M6020 Side Swing

Crank

Shimano Deore FC-M6000 Hollowtech II 34-24

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG500-10 11-42

Brakes

Tektro HD-M285 2/2 Piston 180 mm Disc

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Rodi Excalibur XC 584x19 mm 32H

Front Hub

Formula DC-511 15 x 110 mm

Rear Hub

Formula DC 22 QR

Tires

Mitas Ocelot 27.5 x 2.10

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