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    Riot Trail Essential2023 Ghost
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($3,761)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Trail
    5.3
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Fox Rhythm Float 34
    		Fox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		140mm
    Rear Travel
    		140mm
    Brand Site

    ghost-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Ghost Riot Trail Essential is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
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    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)

    28 mph

    Riot Trail 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
    Riot Trail Essential2023 Ghost
    Frame

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

    Hanger Standard: UDH

    Color: Dark Grey

    Fork

    Fox 34 Float Rhythm 140 mm

    Travel: 140mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox Float DPS Performance LV EVOL 140 mm

    Travel: 140mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-MT801

    Headset

    Acros Blocklock 135� AZX-582

    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)

    Type: Dropper

    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

    Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BL-MT501

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Front Hub

    Shimano HB-MT400-B 15x110 mm

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-MT410-B 12x148 mm

    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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