Ghost E-Teru Essential EQ Mid

The "E-Teru Essential EQ Mid" model from Ghost, released in 2023, is a versatile e-bike that stands out for its robust build and high-quality components. Priced at 3099 EUR, it offers good value for money in the e-bike segment.

The frame of the E-Teru Essential EQ Mid is made of aluminium and is designated ETERU AL Mid. This material ensures a sturdy yet lightweight construction. The brakes are from Tektro and are of the HDM275 180 mm disc type, ensuring reliable braking performance. The brake levers are also Tektro HDM275, and the front brake disc is a Tektro TR18035 with a diameter of 180 mm.

The bike is fitted with the Shimano Alivio RDM3100 9S groupset, which offers a total of 9 gears. The fork is an SR Suntour XCM32 Boost DS with 80 mm of travel, ensuring sufficient comfort and control on a variety of surfaces.

The E-Teru Essential EQ Mid’s lighting comprises a Trelock LS230 front light and an Axa Juno EBike rear light, ensuring good visibility in the dark. The model is fitted with VPE527 pedals, whilst the crankset is a Miranda Virage 38T. The cassette is a Shimano CSHG2009 1136, and the drivetrain uses a KMC X9 chain.

The bike’s handlebars are Ground Fiftyone with a diameter of 31.8 mm and varying widths depending on frame size: 700 mm for size S, 720 mm for size M and 740 mm for size L. The grips are MTB Grip, and the stem is also a Ground Fiftyone, 45 mm long with a 6-degree angle.

The rims on the E-Teru Essential EQ Mid are Schürmann Yak Disc 25, both front and rear. The tyres are Schwalbe Johnny Watts 2.35, which provide good grip and comfort. The hubs are from Shimano: the HBMT400B at the front, measuring 15x110 mm, and the FHMT400B at the rear, measuring 12x148 mm.

The saddle is a Selle Royal Vivo, mounted on a Ghost seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm. The saddle clamp is also by Ghost and has the same diameter. Eurofender mudguards, 65 mm wide, are also fitted, as are an Ursus Mooi kickstand and a luggage rack.

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

The frame geometry comprises the following dimensions: a reach of 400 mm, a stack of 636 mm, a seat tube length of 480 mm, a top tube length of 595 mm, a head tube angle of 67 degrees, a seat tube angle of 73 degrees, a head tube length of 170 mm, a chainstay length of 490 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 55 mm, a top tube height of 601 mm, a crank length of 175 mm and a wheelbase of 1184 mm.

In summary, the Ghost E-Teru Essential EQ Mid offers a solid specification and a well-thought-out selection of components, making it suitable for both everyday use and longer rides.