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2020 Ghost

KATO 5.9 AL U

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

€799($930)
Weight31.5 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCR Air
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetDeore
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)

28 mph

KATO 5.9 AL U

27 mph

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Highest gear

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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; Nightblack / Titanium / Riot Red

Fork

SR Suntour SF14 XCR Air RLR DS 100 mm

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

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 Deore RD-M6000 Shadow Plus 10-S

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore FD-M6025-L

Crank

Shimano FC-MT500 36-26

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG500-10 11-42

Brakes

Shimano BR-MT200 2/2 Piston 180 mm Disc

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Rodi Excalibur XC 622x19 mm 32H

Front Hub

Shimano HB-RM35 QR

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-RM35 QR

Tires

Schwalbe Rapid Rob 29 x 2.10

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