Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    ($1,537)$4,199
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $4,199

    At Canyon

    Category
    TrailTrail
    Weight
    34.9 lbs
    4.9
    6.6
    AluminumCarbon
    Fork
    Suntour XCR AirFox Performance Elite Float 36
    Shock
    SuntourFox Float DHX Factory
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″29″ / 27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, Truvativ StyloXT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm150mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm140mm
    Brand Site

    ghost-bikes.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Ghost KATO FS Essential is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2024 Spectral CF 8 CLLCTV
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    24 mph

    2021 KATO FS Essential

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    KATO FS AL

    ColorSharkblue / Jet Black / Jet Black

    Canyon Spectral CF, Full-carbon frame with optimised stiffness and compliance. Convertable wheelsize and geometry adjustment. Category 4 strength., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CF)

    ColorSharkblue / Jet Black / Jet Black

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCR34 AIR 120 mm

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 36 Performance Elite, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 36 mm, Travel: 150 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm, Weight: 5.18 lbs

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    SR Sountour RS20 Raidon LO 120 mm

    FOX DHX Factory, Spring: 350

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BSA BB52, Bottom bracket standard: BSA HT2 68/73, Weight: 0.22 lbs

    Headset

    16012

    Stem

    GHOST MTB Dia. 31.8 mm

    Canyon G5, Modern design, extreme durability: Canyon G5 components were developed by our pros on the world's toughest trails., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    Handlebar

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

    Canyon G5, G5 stands for gravity riding, and category 5. This aluminium bar has superb ergonomics and durability., Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 780 mm, Rise: 30 mm

    Saddle

    DDK D2373A

    Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.58 lbs

    Seatpost

    Limotec Alpha 1 31.6 mm S/M: 125 mm L/XL: 150 mm

    Canyon SP0070-01, Air cartridge. Cable actuated., Travel: Dependent on frame size (see component geometry table.), Clamp diameter: 34,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL), Weight: 1.50 lbs

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    Canyon G5

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle 12-S

    Shimano DEORE XT M8100, Cage length: long, Weight: 0.63 lbs

    Crank

    SRAM Stylo 6K 32T

    Shimano SLX M7120, Number of chainrings: 1

    Shifters

    Shimano DEORE XT M8100, Weight: 0.29 lbs

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1230 11-50

    Shimano SLX M7100, Number of sprockets: 12

    Chain

    Shimano CN-M6100

    Chain Guide

    Canyon EP1266-01 ISCG05 Plate | Canyon GP0293-02

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-MT401 180 mm Disc

    Shimano DEORE XT M8120, Number of pistons: 4

    Wheels
    Rims

    Rodi Tryp 25 - 584x25 mm 32H

    DT Swiss E1900, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.47 lbs | DT Swiss E1900, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.21 lbs

    Front Hub

    Fastace DA210-F 15x110 mm

    Rear Hub

    Fastace DA619 QR 135 mm

    Tires

    WTB Ranger 27.5x2.3

    Maxxis Assegai, Width: 2.5", Weight: 2.25 lbs | Maxxis Minion DHR II Exo+, Width: 2,4", Weight: 2.38 lbs

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano SM-RT76, Size: 203 mm, Weight: 0.42 lbs

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