Ghost E-Teru Essential

The 2023 E-Teru Essential from Ghost is a robust and versatile e-bike, available for 2,899 EUR. The frame is made from high-quality aluminium, which gives the bike both stability and a low weight.

The E-Teru Essential’s braking system comprises Tektro HDM275 180 mm disc brakes, which, in combination with the Tektro HDM275 brake levers and the Tektro TR18035 180 mm front brake disc, ensure reliable braking performance. The gear system is a Shimano Alivio RDM3100 with 9 speeds, which enables precise and smooth gear changes.

Comfort and control are provided by the SR Suntour XCM32 Boost DS fork with 120 mm of travel. The pedals on this model are VPE527, and the crankset is a Miranda Virage with 38 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano CSHG2009 with an 11–36 tooth range, and the drivetrain is powered by a KMC X9 chain.

The E-Teru Essential’s cockpit consists of a Ground Fiftyone handlebar with a diameter of 31.8 mm, a width of 760 mm and a rise of 40 mm. The grips are MTB Grip, and the stem, also from Ground Fiftyone, is 45 mm long with a 6-degree angle. The headset is a Feimin FP868P.

The wheels are fitted with Sapim spokes and feature Schürmann Yak Disc 25 rims. The tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam 2.35, with the size varying depending on frame size (S 27.5"; MXL 29"). The hubs are a Shimano HBMT400B at the front (15x110 mm) and a Shimano FHMT400B at the rear (12x148 mm).

The saddle is a Selle Royal Vivo, mounted on a Ghost seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm. The seat clamp also has a diameter of 31.6 mm.

The E-Teru Essential is powered by a Bosch Performance Line motor, which is fed by a Bosch Power Tube battery with a capacity of 500 Wh. The display is the Bosch LED Remote, and the charger is a Bosch 2 Ah charger.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 482 mm, a stack of 683 mm, a seat tube length of 530 mm and a top tube length of 671 mm. The head tube angle is 65 degrees, the seat tube angle is 75 degrees, and the head tube length is 160 mm. The chainstay length is 495 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 64 mm, the standover height is 804 mm, the crank length is 170 mm and the wheelbase is 1323 mm.

Overall, the Ghost E-Teru Essential offers a balanced combination of performance, comfort and reliability, making it an attractive choice for e-bike enthusiasts.