Ghost Kato Universal 29 Review

Ghost Kato Universal 29 Review

Ghost Kato Universal 29 Review

Price: 829 €
category: Beginners-Bike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • good complete bike for the price
  • definately shredable in the downhill
  • in this price range, it posesses a higher quality fork than the competition
  • 5 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

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Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
613
622
632
641
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Reach
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-
392
409
426
443
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Top Tube Length
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-
575
595
615
635
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Seat Tube Length
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-
400
440
480
520
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
73,5
73,5
73,5
73,5
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Head Tube Length
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-
105
115
125
135
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Head Tube Angle
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-
68
68
68
68
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
60
60
60
60
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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301
301
301
301
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Chainstay Length
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-
450
450
450
450
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Wheelbase
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1112
1133
1153
1174
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Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame KATO AL
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Rock Shox Judy TK R 100 mm
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper -
  • Gearrange 582%
  • Drivetrain 3x9
  • Front Derailleur Shimano Altus FD-M370
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Alivio RD-M3100 9-S
  • Crank Shimano FC-MT101 44-32-22
  • Cassette Shimano CS-HG-200-9 11-36
  • Brake Set Tektro HD-M275 180 mm
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Rims Rodi Excalibur XC 19
  • Front Hub Shimano HB-TX505 QR 100 mm
  • Rear Hub Shimano FH-TX505 QR 135 mm
  • Tires Front Mitas Ocelot 29x2.35
  • Tires Rear Mitas Ocelot 29x2.35
  • Saddle Selle Italia X-Base
  • Seat Post GHOST SP DC1 31.6 mm
  • Stem Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm
  • Handle Bar Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm 0/700 mm (XS) 0/720 mm (S) 0/740 mm (M-L) 0/760 (XL)
  • Handle Bar Width 740
  • Head Set 14106

Expirience with the Ghost Kato Universal 29

Ghost Kato Universal 29 Review If you buy the Kato Universal 29, you will really feel suitably prepared for in light terrain. Because that´s exactly what it was developed for. The handling of this bike is balanced. So its pretty intuitive to control on singletrails. The relatively high front allows you to sit upright in the saddle. The strongest case for this bike is however: The coherent geometry and grippy tires ensure full send mode on the trail. A nice warranty promises sustainability. With 5 years warranty Ghost sets the bar high!

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