How to Choose Mountain Bikes
GHOST SLAMR X5.9 Bike - 2020
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With a stiff, strong hydroformed aluminum frame and go-anywhere blend of cross-country and all-mountain performance, the GHOST SLAMR X5.9 bike sets the bar for long-travel 29er MTBs.
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Wheel Size
29 inches
Fork Travel
150 millimeters
Number of Gears
12
- Slack head tube angle enhances control on descents; steep seat tube angle creates an efficient riding position for climbs
- 29 in. wheels provide a smooth ride and maximum speed over rough terrain
- RockShox® 35 Gold RL fork provides 150mm of tunable travel with a lockout option for climbing
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ rear shock smooths out the trail with 145mm of tunable travel
- SRAM SX Eagle 1 x 12 drivetrain optimizes shifting performance
- TRP Quadium hydraulic disc brakes and 180mm rotors provide powerful one-finger braking and modulation
- JD dropper seatpost provides on-the-fly adjustment for gnarly descents
- Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 in. and DHR 2.4 in. tires excel in loamy terrain and tough trail conditions, including mud, hardpack and rocks
- REI is proud to be the exclusive U.S. retailer of GHOST brand bikes
- Pedals not included
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
View all GHOST Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
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- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Frame | Ghost AMR aluminum |
| Mountain Bike Style | All-mountain |
| Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL 29 150mm |
| Fork Travel | 150 millimeters |
| Rear Shock | RS SUPER DELUXE Select +, RT, DEBONAIR, 145mm travel |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant Eagle Dub, 32t chainring |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Dub Pressfit |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG1210 Eagle, 11-50t |
| Number of Gears | 12 |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | TRP Quadiem, 180mm rotors |
| Brake Levers | TRP Quadiem |
| Rims | DT Swiss M502, 32h |
| Front Hub | Alloy disc sealed boost, 15 x 110mm |
| Rear Hub | Novatec alloy disc sealed boost, 12 x 148mm |
| Wheel Size | 29 inches |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.5 in. 3C MaxxTerra, EXO; Rear: Maxxis Minion DHRII 29 x 2.4 in. 60tpi, folding, EXO/TR/WT |
| Tire Width | 2.5 inches 2.4 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | GND51 35mm bore, 15mm rise, 780mm wide |
| Stem | GND51, 35mm |
| Seat Post | JD dropper with remote |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Saddle | Ergon SMD20 Comp Stealth |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | Strummer semi-integrated |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
GHOST Bikes (164917)
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 422 | 446 | 476 |
| Stack | 609 | 615 | 619 | 628 |
| Effective Top Tube | 569 | 595 | 621 | 655 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 420 | 460 | 480 | 500 |
| Standover Height | 753 | 764 | 766 | 798 |
| Head Tube Length | 100 | 105 | 110 | 120 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1183 | 1209 | 1243 |
| Chainstay | 438 | 438 | 438 | 438 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.
