Ghost NIRVANA Tour Essential 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,261$
Weight | 13.8 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork X Fusion
-
Groupset XT, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Nirvana AL
Suspension Fork
X-Fusion RC32 100 mm (XS) 120 mm (S - XL)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT RD-M8100 12-S
Cassette
Shimano Deore CS-M6100 10-51T
Crank
Shimano FC-MT511 32T
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano HB-MT400-B 15x110 mm
Rear Hub
Shimano FH-MT410-B 12x148 mm
Rims
Rodi Tryp 584x25 (XS-S) 622x25 (M-XL) 32H
Tires
WTB Ranger 27.5x2.3 (XS-S) 29x2.3 (M-XL)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-MT200 180 mm Disc
Cockpit
Stem
Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm
Handlebar
Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm 0/680 mm (XS) 0/700 mm (S) 20/720 mm (M) 27/740 mm (L) 40/760 mm (XL)
Seat
Saddle
Selle Italia Adjustable
Seatpost
GHOST SP FG101 34.9 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
NIRVANA Tour Essential belongs to the Ghost Nirvana model. 19 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Ghost Nirvana bikes models from 2021, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Ghost NIRVANA TOUR Base 2021 has a starting price of 955$. Ghost NIRVANA Tour Universal 2021 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1485$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1167$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 63.24% lower.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Crosscountry bike is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
NIRVANA Tour Essential weighs 13.8 kg (30.42 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. To sum up, it’s 11.29% heavier than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
NIRVANA Tour Essential components
Fork
Ghost NIRVANA Tour Essential 2021 bike is equipped with the X Fusion fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the NIRVANA Tour Essential model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The NIRVANA Tour Essential comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Ghost NIRVANA Tour Essential bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.