Ghost Riot Enduro AL Essential

The 2021 "Riot Enduro AL Essential" model from Ghost is a versatile and robust mountain bike, designed specifically for demanding enduro riding. Priced at 2,599 EUR, this bike offers an impressive spec that is suitable for both beginners and experienced riders.

The bike’s frame is made from durable RIOT AL material, which is renowned for its longevity and stability. The brakes are Shimano BR-MT520 203 mm discs, combined with Shimano BL-MT501 brake levers and a Shimano SM-RT66 203 mm front brake disc, ensuring reliable and powerful braking performance.

The drivetrain is a SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed system, which, in combination with the SRAM NX Eagle shifter, enables precise and smooth gear changes. The Rock Shox Yari RC fork offers 170 mm of travel, whilst the Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil Select R rear shock features 160 mm of travel, enabling the bike to perform superbly even on rough terrain.

The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB BSA, and the crankset consists of a Truvativ Descendant 6K Eagle X-Sync with 32 teeth. The cassette is an SRAM PG-1230 with a range of 11–50 teeth, offering a wide gear range for various types of terrain.

The handlebars are Ground Fiftyone with a diameter of 31.8 mm and a width of 780 mm, which varies depending on frame size (15 mm for size S, 35 mm for size M and 40 mm for size L/XL). The grips are WTB Wafel, which ensure a secure grip. The stem is also a Ground Fiftyone with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The rims are Rodi Tryp 30, with different dimensions depending on frame size (584x30 mm for size S and 622x30 mm for sizes M–XL), and have 32 spokes. The tyres are Maxxis Minion DHF 3C MaxxTerra Exo+ 2.5 at the front and Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C MaxxTerra Exo+ 2.4 at the rear, which provide excellent grip and stability. The hubs are Fastace DA201-F at the front (15x110 mm) and Fastace DA201-R at the rear (12x148 mm), whilst the spokes are DT Swiss 2.0.

The saddle is a WTB Volt, which ensures comfort on long rides, and the seatpost is a Limotec Alpha 1 with a diameter of 34.9 mm and varying lengths depending on frame size (125 mm for size S, 150 mm for size M and 170 mm for size L/XL). The saddle clamp is a GW Seatclamp with a diameter of 38.0 mm.

Overall, the 2021 Ghost Riot Enduro AL Essential offers a well-thought-out specification that impresses both in technical terms and in terms of riding comfort.