Ghost E-ASX 160 Universal

The 2023 E-ASX 160 Universal from Ghost is a high-quality e-mountain bike, available at a price of 5,499 EUR. The frame is made from robust aluminium (EASX AL) and combines 29-inch front and 27.5+-inch rear wheels, ensuring balanced riding dynamics.

The bike’s braking system comprises Shimano BRMT520 203 mm disc brakes, operated by Shimano BLMT501 brake levers. At the front, a Shimano SMRT64/RTEM600 brake disc with a diameter of 203 mm is fitted, ensuring powerful and reliable braking performance.

The drivetrain utilises the SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed groupset, complemented by the combination of an SRAM PG1230 cassette (11–50) and an ethirteen espec Plus 34T crankset. The drivetrain is supported by a powerful Bosch Performance Line CX motor, powered by a Bosch Power Tube battery with a capacity of 750 Wh. Control is via the Bosch LED remote display, whilst the 4 Ah Bosch charger ensures fast charging times.

Optimal riding comfort is ensured by the Rock Shox 35 Gold RL fork with 160 mm of travel and the Rock Shox Deluxe Select R shock, also with 160 mm of travel. The pedals are the VPE527 model and offer good grip.

The handlebars are Ground Fiftyone, with a diameter of 31.8 mm and a width of 780 mm (for sizes M to XL). They have a 40 mm rise and are complemented by a Ground Fiftyone stem with a length of 45 mm and an angle of 6 degrees. The grips are WTB Waffle, which ensure a comfortable grip.

The wheelsets consist of DT Swiss 2.0 spokes and WTB ST i30 rims. A Maxxis Minion DHF 3C MaxxTerra Exo+ tyre in size 2.5 x 29" is fitted at the front, whilst a Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C MaxxTerra Exo+ tyre in size 2.6 x 27.5" is used at the rear. The hubs are Shimano HBMT400B (front) and Shimano FHMT400B (rear).

The saddle is a Selle Royal Vivo, fitted to a Ghost Alpha 1 seatpost with a diameter of 34.9 mm and a length of 125 mm (S), 150 mm (M) or 170 mm (L/XL). The saddle clamp is custom-made with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

The frame geometry comprises a reach of 500 mm, a stack of 678 mm, a seat tube length of 510 mm and a top tube length of 663 mm. The head tube angle is 65 degrees and the seat tube angle is 77 degrees. The head tube measures 150 mm in length, the chainstay length is 460 mm and the bottom bracket is dropped by 30 mm. The standover height is 757 mm and the wheelbase measures 1310 mm in total. The standard crank length is 170 mm.

In summary, the Ghost E-ASX 160 Universal offers a well-designed and high-performance all-round package for discerning e-mountain bike riders who value quality and dynamic handling.