Ghost Asket Essential

The "Asket Essential" model from Ghost, released in 2023, offers a balanced combination of performance and value at an attractive price of 1,899 EUR. The bike’s frame is made of aluminium (ALUMINIUM ASKET AL), giving it a sturdy yet lightweight structure. Weighing just 11 kg, the Asket Essential is light and easy to handle.

The bike is fitted with Shimano GRX BRRX400 160 mm disc brakes, ensuring reliable braking performance. The brake levers are also by Shimano (GRX STRX400), and the front brake disc is a Shimano SMRT70 160 mm. The Asket Essential’s drivetrain consists of a Shimano GRX RDRX400 10-speed groupset, supported by a Shimano GRX FDRX400 front derailleur. This provides a total of 20 gears, suitable for various types of terrain and riding conditions.

The bike’s fork is a GHOST carbon fork, which provides additional stiffness and low weight. The pedals are FPD NW91K, whilst the bottom bracket is a Shimano BSA. The crankset is a Shimano GRX FCRX600 4630T, and the cassette is a Shimano CSHG5010 1136. Power is transmitted via a KMC X10 chain.

The handlebars are Gravel Bar RA120A, with different widths depending on frame size: 420 mm (XS), 440 mm (S), 460 mm (M), 480 mm (L) and 500 mm (XL). The grips are Fizik Tempo Bondcrush, and the stem has a diameter of 31.8 mm with a stem length of 60 mm. The headset is by Acros.

The Asket Essential is fitted with DT Swiss 2.0 spokes, whilst the front and rear rims are WTB ST i25. The tyres are Maxxis Ravager Exo TR 40622 on both the front and rear, ensuring good traction and durability. The front hub is a Shimano HBRS470 12x100 mm, and the rear hub is a Shimano FHMT400 12x142 mm.

The bike’s saddle is a Selle Royal SRX, mounted on a GND 51 seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The seatpost clamp has a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The geometry of the Asket Essential comprises a reach of 407 mm, a stack of 612 mm, a seat tube length of 485 mm, a top tube length of 586 mm, a head tube angle of 70 degrees, a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, a head tube length of 160 mm, a chainstay length of 440 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 67 mm, a top tube height of 750 mm, a crank length of 173 mm and a wheelbase of 1098 mm.

Overall, the 2023 Ghost Asket Essential offers a well-thought-out design with high-quality components that ensure an excellent riding experience. It is ideal for riders looking for a reliable and high-performance bike at a fair price.