Ghost Riot AM Pro

The "Riot AM Pro" model from the "Ghost" brand, released in 2023, is a high-quality mountain bike fitted with numerous top-of-the-range components. The price of this bike is 5,499 EUR. It features a CARBON RIOT CF frame, renowned for its lightness and stability.

Braking performance is provided by Formula Cura 4 brakes with 203 mm discs, which offer reliable deceleration at both the front and rear. The brake levers are also from Formula Cura and ensure precise and controlled braking power.

The Riot AM Pro’s drivetrain consists of a Shimano XT RDM8100 12-speed groupset, which ensures smooth and efficient gear changes. The Shimano FCMT512 crankset with a 32T chainring and the Shimano Deore CSM6100 1051 cassette complete the drivetrain, whilst the Shimano Deore CNM6100 chain ensures smooth power transfer.

The bike’s suspension consists of a Rock Shox ZEB Base fork with 160 mm of travel and a Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ RT shock with 140 mm of travel, ensuring excellent control and comfort on challenging trails. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BSA, renowned for its durability and reliability.

The Ground Fiftyone handlebars have a diameter of 31.8 mm and vary in width depending on frame size (760 mm for size S, 800 mm for size MXL). The WTB Waffle grips offer additional comfort and control. The Ground Fiftyone stem also has a diameter of 31.8 mm and a length of 40 mm.

The bike is fitted with DT Swiss 2.0 spokes and WTB ST Light i30 rims at both the front and rear. The tyres are Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxGrip Exo+ 2.5 at the front and Maxxis Dissector 3C MaxxGrip WT Double Down 2.4 at the rear, which provide excellent grip and stability. The hubs are DT Swiss 370 Classic (front 15x110 mm, rear 12x148 mm).

The WTB Volt saddle and the Eightpins hydraulic seatpost, with a diameter of 34.9 mm, offer a high level of comfort and adjustability. The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 522 mm, a stack of 666 mm, a seat tube length of 489 mm, a top tube length of 681 mm, a head tube angle of 64 degrees, a seat tube angle of 77 degrees, a head tube length of 160 mm, a chainstay length of 455 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 30 mm and a crank length of 175 mm. The overall wheelbase is 1350 mm.

In summary, the 2023 Ghost Riot AM Pro offers an impressive combination of high-end components and well-thought-out geometry, making it ideally suited to both challenging trails and long rides.