Ghost Riot AM Universal

The "Riot AM Universal" model from Ghost, released in 2023, is a versatile mountain bike characterised by its robust construction and high-quality components. The price for this model is 3,799 EUR.

The bike’s frame is made of aluminium and is designated ALUMINIUM RIOT AL. It is available in size S with 27.5-inch wheels, and in sizes M, L and XL with 29-inch wheels. The braking system comprises SRAM G2 RSC components, including brake levers and a 200 mm front brake disc, ensuring reliable and powerful braking performance.

The Riot AM Universal is fitted with a 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, which enables precise and fast gear changes. The crankset is also from SRAM GX Eagle and features a 32T chainring. The cassette is a SRAM PG1230 with a range of 11 to 50 teeth.

Suspension is provided by a Rock Shox Lyrik Select fork with 160 mm of travel and a Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ RT rear shock with 150 mm of travel, giving the bike excellent off-road capability and comfort. The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB BSA.

The handlebars, a Ground Fiftyone model with a diameter of 31.8 mm, come in different widths depending on the frame size: 760 mm for size S and 780 mm for sizes M to XL. The grips are WTB Wafel, and the stem, also from Ground Fiftyone, is 45 mm long and has a 6-degree angle. The headset is an Acros Blocklock 135° AZX582.

The wheelsets consist of WTB ST i30 rims and DT Swiss 2.0 spokes. The tyres are Maxxis Minion DHF 3C MaxxTerra Exo+ at the front in sizes 2.5 (S) and 29" (MXL) respectively, and Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C MaxxTerra Exo+ at the rear in sizes 2.4 (S) and 29" (MXL) respectively. The hubs are from Shimano: the HBMT400B model with 15x110 mm at the front and the FHMT400B model with 12x148 mm at the rear.

The saddle is a WTB Volt, mounted on a Ghost Alpha 1 seatpost with a diameter of 34.9 mm and a length of 125 mm (S), 150 mm (M) or 170 mm (L/XL). The saddle clamp has a diameter of 38.0 mm.

The bike’s geometry comprises the following measurements: reach of 532 mm, stack of 678 mm, seat tube length of 489 mm, top tube length of 684 mm, head tube angle of 64 degrees, seat tube angle of 77 degrees, head tube length of 160 mm, chainstay length of 455 mm, bottom bracket drop of 41 mm, top tube height of 751 mm, crank length of 170 mm and a wheelbase of 1349 mm.

The Ghost Riot AM Universal thus offers a balanced blend of stability, performance and comfort, ideal for challenging trails and a wide range of off-road riding scenarios.