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2024 Ghost

Riot Trail Essential

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

Manufacturer Price

€3,299($3,838)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 140 / 140mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Riot Trail Essential
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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

Riot Trail Essential

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

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Reviews
Pinkbike
Field Test: Ghost Riot Trail Full Party - The Mixed Message Machine

Dec 2021 · Mike Kazimer

I'm a huge fan of the concept behind the Riot Trail – the idea of a tough, shorter travel trail bike with a coil shock is good one, which made it all the more frustrating when it didn't live up to its promise out on the trail.

Highs
  • Formula suspension and brakes help it stand out from the crowd.

  • Reasonable price considering the parts kit

Lows
  • Heavy, especially for a 140mm trail bike

  • Geometry holds it back in steeper terrain

  • Noticeable suspension bob while climbing

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Bikerumor
Ghost Riot returns for 2021 with 3 alloy personalities: Enduro, All-Mountain, or Trail

Dec 2020 · Cory Benson

Ghost brings back the popular Riot name for a new alloy full suspension family,  EN, AM & Trail bikes with modern geo & affordable prices...

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Exclusive first ride review: New GHOST RIOT Enduro 2021

Nov 2020 · Christoph Bayer

For the upcoming season, GHOST have revised their trail and enduro portfolio. We’ve had the exclusive opportunity to test the RIOT EN for you in advance.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

RIOT AL (S:27.5 M-XL:29)

Hanger StandardUDH

Fork

Fox 34 Float Rhythm 140 mm

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance LV EVOL 140 mm

Travel140mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT801

Stem

Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm

Handlebar

Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm 760/15 (S) 780/25 (M-XL)

Saddle

WTB Volt

Seatpost

Ghost Alpha 1 34.9 mm 125 (S) 150 (M) 170 (L/XL)

TypeDropper

Grips

WTB Wafel

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT RD-M8100 12-S

Crank

Shimano SLX FC-M7100 32T

Cassette

Shimano SLX CS-M7100 10-51

Chain

Shimano Deore CN-M6100

Brakes

Shimano BR-MT520 180 mm Disc

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano BL-MT501

Wheels
Rims

Front: WTB ST Light i30, Rear: WTB ST Light i30

Tires

Front: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Super Ground Addix Speedgrip 2.4 (S 27,5"; M-XL 29"), Rear: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Super Ground Addix Speedgrip 2.4 (S 27,5"; M-XL 29")

Disc Rotors

Shimano SM-RT70 180 mm

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Last updated September 30

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