Ghost E-RIOT TRAIL ESSENTIAL Review

  • 5299 €
  • Aluminium
  • Bosch Performance Line CX
  • 150 mm
  • 750 WH
  • 140 mm
  • 2023
  • 29"
Admittedly: it isn´t particularly filigree. But the E-RIOT TRAIL ESSENTIAL wants to convince less by its appearance and more by the independent rear end with closed frame triangle.
The Performance Line CX from Bosch shows impressively that they shouldn't be limited to DIY and household products. With torque under the motor cover, the support is generous. Nobody needs to fear steep hills anymore. Furthermore, the power of the motor control is regulated so that the start always feels dynamic,. Thanks to the excellent range, you should no longer have any range problems.

At a glance

The most importanten ratings of the Ghost E-RIOT TRAIL ESSENTIAL in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (5000) .

Rough descents take away some of the fear thanks to the average chassis. At the brakes, Ghost middle class four pistons brakes by Shimano are used. The drivetrain and components have a subordinate but not to be neglected importance when it comes to EMTB. Even the bike brand product managers know this and don't aim too high with mostly average components. The handling of the bike is pleasantly balanced due to the moderate geometry. This allows you to intuitively control the bike over the trails. The low bottom bracket height will likely be a sticking point for trail riders, as it negatively affects handling. Hell yeah, the geometry is killer! Here the know-how of the Ghost developers is videly visible.

Value for money

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how much bike you get for 5299 €.

Conclusion


Expirience with the Ghost E-RIOT TRAIL ESSENTIAL

For long tours, the E-RIOT TRAIL ESSENTIAL with an outstanding range, a very good geometry and a good motor is well equipped. Only with an average chassis and a mediocre brake system you have to look away. With a guarantee of 5 years, the warranty is generous.
Ludwig Döhl - emtb-test.com
Ghost E-RIOT TRAIL ESSENTIAL Review
Ludwig Döhl
Bike enthusiast and founder of emtb-test.com

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technical Details

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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m
l
xl
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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592
621
657
676
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Reach
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442
460
480
508
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Top Tube Length
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598
611
639
672
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Seat Tube Length
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417
441
465
489
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Seat Tube Angle
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75,5
76,5
76,5
76,5
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Head Tube Length
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100
100
140
160
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Head Tube Angle
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65,5
65,5
65,5
65,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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21
33
33
33
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
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Chainstay Length
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430
450
450
450
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Wheelbase
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1186
1236
1273
1309
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Standover Height
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-
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  • Motor Bosch Performance Line CX
  • Display Kiox 300
  • Battery 750
  • Frame E-RIOT AL
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Rock Shox 35 Silver TK Solo Air 150 mm
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select R 140 mm
  • Gearrange 455%
  • Drivetrain 12
  • Gear Lever SRAM SX Eagle Single Click
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM SX Eagle 12-S
  • Crank e*thirteen e*spec Plus 34T
  • Cassette SRAM PG-1210 11-50
  • Brake Set Shimano BR-MT420 203 mm Disc
  • Brake Rotors 203/203
  • Rims WTB ST i30
  • Front Hub Shimano HB-MT400
  • Rear Hub Shimano HB-MT400
  • Tires Front Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2.6 (S 27,5"; M-XL 29")
  • Tires Rear Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2.6 (S 27,5"; M-XL 29")
  • Saddle Fizik Terra Aidon
  • Seat Post Ghost Alpha 1 34.9 mm 125 (S) 150 (M) 170 (L/XL)
  • Stem Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm
  • Handle Bar Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm 760/15 (S) 780/25 (M-XL)
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set Acros Blocklock 135° AZX-582
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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The bottom line from many hours on the trail: mountain bikes are awesome if they match your personal preferences! With this insight, he founded bike-test.com to help bikers find their very own dream bike.