Ghost Kato EQ 29 AL

The "Kato EQ 29 AL" model from Ghost, released in 2023, is a versatile mountain bike available for 829 EUR. The frame is made of sturdy aluminium, giving it a total weight of 17 kg. The maximum permissible weight is 120 kg, allowing for a substantial payload.

The bike is fitted with Tektro HDM275 hydraulic disc brakes, combined at the front with a 180 mm brake disc (Tektro TR18035). The brake levers are also from Tektro and offer reliable braking performance in a variety of conditions.

The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Acera RDM360 8-speed rear derailleur and a Shimano Tourney FDTY700TS6 front derailleur, providing a total of 24 gears. This allows for flexible adaptation to different types of terrain. The fork is an RST Blaze with 100 mm of travel, providing additional comfort and control.

Lighting is provided by a Büchel Akku Sport front light and a Büchel Tivoli rear light, which ensure safety in low-light conditions. The pedals are FPD NW91K, whilst the bottom bracket is a BBThun. The crankset is a Shimano FCTY301 with chainrings of 42, 34 and 24 teeth, whilst the rear cassette is a Shimano CSHG2008 with a range of 12 to 32 teeth. Power is transmitted via a KMC Z51 chain.

The handlebars are Ground Fiftyone, with a diameter of 31.8 mm and a width of 740 mm. The grips are MTB grips, and the stem is 50 mm long with a 9-degree angle. The headset is marked 14106.

The rims are Schürmann Yak Disc 25 at both the front and rear, and the spokes are SAPIM 2.0. The tyres are Mitas Ocelot in size 29x2.35, which ensure good grip and stability. The front hub is a Shimano HBTX505 QR with a width of 100 mm, and the rear hub is a Shimano FHTX505 QR with a width of 135 mm.

The saddle is a Selle Italia XBase, mounted on a GHOST SP DC1 seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a GHOST XC 68 clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm. The bike is also fitted with SKS Veloflexx 65 mudguards and an XLC RPR11 luggage rack.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 426 mm, a stack of 632 mm, a seat tube length of 480 mm and a top tube length of 615 mm. The head tube angle is 68 degrees, the seat tube angle 74 degrees, the head tube length 125 mm, the chainstay length 450 mm, the bottom bracket drop 60 mm, the standover height is 765 mm and the crank length is 175 mm. The wheelbase measures 1154 mm in total.

In summary, the Ghost Kato EQ 29 AL offers a balanced combination of stability, comfort and versatility, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced mountain bikers.