GHOST Kato Base 27/29 Bike

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An agile entry-level hardtail, the GHOST Kato Base 27/29 bike climbs hills efficiently with an 18-speed Shimano drivetrain and smooths bumps with a 100 mm SR Suntour XCM fork.

  • Features

    • Lightweight aluminum hardtail frame provides efficient power to the rear wheel and requires less maintenance, meaning more time on the trails
    • Maxxis Rekon tires provide grip when needed
    • SR Suntour XCM fork provides 100 mm of adjustable travel
    • 2 x 9-speed Shimano drivetrain offers smooth and precise shifting
    • Shimano MT200 2-piston hydraulic disc brakes offer one-finger braking
    • REI is proud to be the exclusive U.S. retailer of GHOST brand bikes
    • Specs and images are subject to change

    Imported.

    This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
    • 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
    • In-store bike assembly
    • Pickup in store or curbside
    • Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
    REI Co-op Members get more:
    • Free flat tire repairs (labor only; parts not included)
    • 20% off shop services
    More about our free adjustments:
    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.

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  • Technical Specs

    Best Use

    Mountain Biking

    Mountain Bike Style

    Trail

    Bike Suspension

    Front Suspension

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCM

    Fork Travel

    100 millimeters

    Crankset

    SHIMANO MT101 170 mm double ring 36/22T

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Alivio M3100 front and rear

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO Altus M2020 2-speed

    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Alivio M3100 9-speed

    Rear Cogs

    SHIMANO HG200 9-speed 11-36T

    Number of Gears

    18 gear(s)

    Brake Type

    Hydraulic Disc Brake

    Brakes

    SHIMANO MT200 2-piston hydraulic disc with 160 mm rotors

    Brake Levers

    SHIMANO

    Rims

    GHOST double-wall aluminum

    Front Hub

    SHIMANO TX505 100 x 9 mm quick-release; Center lock

    Rear Hub

    505-8 135 x 9 mm quick-release; Center lock

    Tire Width

    2.25 inches

    Handlebar Shape

    Riser Bar

    Handlebar

    XLC Alloy 31.8 mm bore, 700 mm width

    Stem

    XLC Alloy 31.8 mm bore, 70 mm length

    Seat Post

    Alloy 350 mm length

    Saddle

    XLC

    Pedals

    Platform

    Headset

    FSA NO. 11N

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Weight

    Unavailable

    Gender

    Unisex

  • Size Chart

    XSSMLXL
    Reach371393409426443
    Stack588598622632641
    Effective Top Tube545570595615635
    Seat Tube Center-Top360400440480520
    Standover Height680710735765780
    Head Tube Length105115115125135
    Head Tube Angle (degrees)6868686868
    Seat Tube Angle (degrees)73.573.573.573.573.5
    Bottom Bracket Height4545606060
    Wheelbase1,0631,0891,1331,1541,175
    Chainstay430430450450450

    Sizing Notes

    All measurements in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.

    How we measure bikes

    1. 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.
    2. Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
    3. 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.
    4. 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.
    5. 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.
    6. Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
    7. Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
    8. Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
    9. Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
    10. Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
    11. Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
    12. 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.
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