Ghost E-Riot Trail Essential

The 2023 ‘E-Riot Trail Essential’ model from Ghost is a high-quality e-mountain bike designed for challenging trails and versatile off-road riding. Priced at 5,299 EUR, this bike offers impressive features and solid technical specifications.

The frame of the E-Riot Trail Essential is made of aluminium (ALUMINIUM ERIOT AL) and is available in two sizes: S with 27.5-inch wheels and MXL with 29-inch wheels. The braking system comprises Shimano BRMT420 203 mm disc brakes, operated by Shimano BLM4100 brake levers. The front brake disc is a Shimano SMRT64 with a diameter of 203 mm.

The drivetrain is a 12-speed SRAM SX Eagle, which enables precise and reliable gear selection. The fork is a Rock Shox 35 Silver TK Solo Air with 150 mm of travel, whilst the rear shock is a Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select R with 140 mm of travel. This combination ensures excellent suspension performance and stability on uneven terrain.

The bike is fitted with VPE527 pedals and features an ethirteen espec Plus 34T crankset and a SRAM PG1210 1150 cassette. The handlebars are Ground Fiftyone with a diameter of 31.8 mm and a width of 760 mm (S) or 780 mm (MXL). The grips are WTB Wafel, and the stem is 45 mm long with a 6-degree angle.

The wheelsets consist of DT Swiss 2.0 spokes and WTB ST i30 rims, fitted with Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance tyres in size 2.6 at the front and rear. The hubs are Shimano HBMT400B (front) and Shimano FHMT400B (rear), ensuring robust and reliable performance.

The saddle is a Fizik Terra Aidon, mounted on 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 has a diameter of 38.0 mm.

At the heart of the drive system is the Bosch Performance Line CX motor, powered by a Bosch Power Tube battery with a capacity of 750 Wh. The display is a Bosch Kiox 300, which clearly shows all the key information. The charger is a Bosch charger with a capacity of 4 Ah.

The frame geometry comprises a reach of 489 mm, a stack of 663 mm, a seat tube length of 465 mm, a top tube length of 648 mm, a head tube angle of 66 degrees, a seat tube angle of 77 degrees, a head tube length of 140 mm, a chainstay length of 455 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 38 mm and a top tube height of 748 mm. The crank length is 170 mm and the wheelbase measures 1285 mm in total.

Overall, the Ghost E-Riot Trail Essential offers a balanced combination of performance, comfort and durability, ideal for ambitious mountain bikers looking for a reliable e-mountain bike.