Ghost Hybride SLAMR X S3.7+ AL U

The "Hybride SLAMR X S3.7+ AL U" model from Ghost, launched in 2020, offers an impressive combination of performance and versatility at a price of 3,999 EUR. The frame is made of robust aluminium and ensures high stability with a maximum rider weight of up to 140 kg.

The bike’s braking system comprises TRP G-Spec Trail SL 4/4-piston brakes with 203 mm discs, which ensure reliable braking performance at both the front and rear. The brake levers are also TRP G-Spec Trail SL, ensuring a consistent and confident braking feel. The front brake disc is a Tektro Light Wave Style rotor with a diameter of 203 mm.

The gear system is based on the SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed groupset, which is renowned for precise and smooth gear changes. The Rock Shox Yari RC Dual Position Air fork with 160 mm of travel and the Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil Select R shock absorber with 140 mm of travel offer excellent damping characteristics, ensuring comfort on both rough terrain and smooth roads.

The pedals fitted to this model are VPE 527, and the crankset consists of a Ground Fiftyone 34T. The cassette is an SRAM PG-1210 with an 11–50 gear ratio, whilst the drivetrain is from SRAM SX Eagle. The handlebars are Ground Fiftyone, 780 mm wide and 31.8 mm in diameter, with the rise varying depending on frame size (15 mm for S, 25 mm for M/L and 35 mm for XL). The grips are Ergon GA2, which provide extra comfort.

The stem is also from Ground Fiftyone with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The tyres are Maxxis Minion DHF 3C MaxxTerra Exo+ in size 29x2.5 at the front and Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C MaxxTerra Exo+ in size 27.5x2.8 at the rear. The wheelset consists of Rodi Wheelsets, 30 mm wide at the front and 35 mm wide at the rear.

The saddle is an Ergon SM E-Mountain, mounted on a JD Dropper Post seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm. The saddle is clamped using a Leadtec LC-151 with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

At the heart of the drivetrain is the Shimano DU-E8000 motor, which is powered by the Shimano BT-E8010 battery with a capacity of 504 Wh. The display is a Shimano SC-E7000, which clearly shows all the key information.

In summary, the 2020 Ghost Hybride SLAMR X S3.7+ AL U offers excellent specifications for discerning riders who ride on both trails and roads. With its high-quality components and well-thought-out design, it is a reliable choice in the e-mountain bike sector.