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2020 Ghost

KATO 2.9 AL U

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

€499($581)
Weight32.8 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCT
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetTourney, Acera
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)

30 mph

KATO 2.9 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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

KATO AL

ColorsMonarch Orange / Jet Black; Jet Black / Riot Red

Fork

SR Suntour SF19 XCT30 100 mm

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Shock

-

Headset

14106

Stem

XLC MTB Dia. 31.8 mm

Handlebar

XLC 720 mm Rise 15 mm Dia. 31.8 mm

Saddle

DDK 2373A

Seatpost

GHOST SP-DC1 31.6 mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Acera RD-M360 8-S

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tourney FD-TY700-TS6

Crank

Shimano FC-TY301 42-34-24

Cassette

Sunrace CSM400 12-32

Brakes

Shimano BR-MT200 2/2 Piston 160 mm Disc

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Rodi Excalibur XC 622x19 mm 32H

Front Hub

Shimano HB-TX505 QR

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-TX505 QR

Tires

Mitas Ocelot 29 x 2.10

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