Ghost Lanao 27.5 AL

The Ghost “Lanao 27.5 AL” model from 2023 is a versatile mountain bike available for €629. The frame is made of robust aluminium and is designated LANAO AL. The maximum load capacity is 120 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 14 kg.

The Lanao 27.5 AL’s braking system is fitted with Shimano BRMT200 160 mm disc brakes, operated by Shimano BLMT200 brake levers. The front brake disc is a Shimano SMRT10 with a diameter of 160 mm. The drivetrain consists of the Shimano Tourney RDTY300 7S with a total of 21 gears, complemented by the Shimano Tourney FDTY300 front derailleur.

Front suspension is provided by an SR Suntour XCE28 DS fork with 100 mm of travel. The bottom bracket is a BBThun model, and the crankset consists of a Shimano FCTY301 with chainrings of 42, 34 and 24 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano CSHG2007 with a range of 12 to 32 teeth, and the drivetrain uses 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 Grip models, and the stem is also a Ground Fiftyone with a length of 50 mm and an angle of 9 degrees. The headset is designated 14106.

Both the front and rear rims are Schürmann Yak Disc 25, whilst the spokes are from Sapim and have a diameter of 2.0 mm. The tyres are Mitas Ocelot, measuring 27x2.10. 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 31.6 mm and a GHOST XC 68 seat clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

The frame geometry offers a reach of 411 mm and a stack of 607 mm. The seat tube length is 440 mm, the top tube length is 590 mm, the head tube angle is 68 degrees and the seat tube angle is 74 degrees. The head tube is 125 mm long, the chainstay length is 430 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 45 mm and the standover height is 730 mm. The crank length is 170 mm and the wheelbase is 1110 mm in total.

Overall, the Ghost Lanao 27.5 AL offers solid specifications and a well-thought-out design for beginners and advanced riders looking for a reliable mountain bike at a fair price.