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    KATO UNIVERSAL2025 Ghost
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($1,023)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		33.1 lbs
    3.9
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox Judy
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Alivio, Altus
    Drivetrain
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    ghost-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Ghost KATO UNIVERSAL is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.

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    Specs
    KATO UNIVERSAL2025 Ghost
    Frame

    HIGH Aluminium Uni

    BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Rockshox Judy TK Crown Adjust, QR, 100 mm

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Bottom Bracket

    Thun BSA PASO-ML 68-73

    Headset

    Glory Wheel Semi-integrated Strummer Headset, 1SI110 ZS44/ZS44

    Stem

    Ghost Not Adjustable Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm, L: 50 mm, A-Head

    Handlebar

    Satori Riser Bar MTB-AL-312BT-FOV, Dia. 31.8 mm, Rise: 12 mm

    Saddle

    Selle Italia MTB X-Base

    Seatpost

    Kalloy Non Suspension SP-DC1, Dia. 31.6 mm, L: 400 mm 400 mm

    Type: Suspension

    Pedals

    FPD NW-91K steel cage black

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio RD-M3100-SGS 9s, Shadow

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus FD-M370 3x9s, Top Swing

    Crank

    Shimano FC-MT101, Hyperdrive Trail MTB Crankset 170

    Shifters

    Shimano Triggershift Alivio SL-M3100-9R, Rapidfire+

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG200-9, HG

    Chain

    Shimano CN-LG500 9-11s, LINKGLIDE

    Brakes

    Tektro Hydraulic Disc brake HD-M275, 2 pistons, resin pad, 180 mm

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HD-M275-BL

    Wheels
    Rims

    Rodi Excalibur XC19 27,5", single eyelet, 32H

    Front Hub

    Shimano HB-TX505, 32H, QR 100 mm, Centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-TX505-9, 32H, QR 135 mm, Centerlock, HG

    Tires

    Mitas Ocelot 2.10

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro TR180-35 180 mm, Centerlock 0 mm

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