Ghost Lanao Advanced 27.5 AL W

The "Lanao Advanced 27.5 AL W" model from Ghost, released in 2021, is a versatile mountain bike available at a price of 749 EUR. It features a robust LANAO AL frame and has a maximum load capacity of 120 kg, ensuring a stable and safe ride.

The bike is fitted with high-quality brakes: the Shimano BR-MT200 180 mm disc brakes, together with the Shimano BL-MT200 brake levers and the Shimano SM-RT10 180 mm front brake disc, ensure reliable and precise braking performance. The gear system is also by Shimano, featuring a Deore RD-M4120 10-speed rear derailleur, Deore SL-M6000 shift levers and a Deore FD-M4100-M front derailleur, ensuring smooth and efficient gear changes.

The SR Suntour XCR RL-R AIR fork with 100 mm of travel offers good suspension and damping to handle uneven terrain. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB52 BSA, and the crankset consists of a Shimano Deore FC-M4100 with 36–26 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M4100-10 with a 11–42-tooth range, and the drivetrain is completed by a KMC X10-93 chain.

Comfort and control are provided by the GHOST Low Rizer Light handlebars, which are 720 mm wide, have a 15 mm rise and a diameter of 31.8 mm, complemented by MTB Grip Set 135 grips. The stem is a GHOST 31.8 with a length of 60 mm. The rims are Rodi Excalibur XC 19, the tyres are Mitas Ocelot in size 27x2.10, and the hubs are a Shimano HB-TX505 QR 100 mm at the front and a Shimano FH-TX505 QR 135 mm at the rear. The spokes are from DT Swiss and have a gauge of 2.0.

The saddle is a DDK 258, mounted on a GHOST SP DC1 seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm, and the seatpost clamp is a GHOST XC 68 with a diameter of 34.9 mm. The pedals are FPD NW-91K.

Overall, the Ghost Lanao Advanced 27.5 AL W offers a well-thought-out spec and solid components that are suitable for both beginners and advanced riders looking for a reliable and high-performance mountain bike.