Ghost SQUARE Urban Essential W 2018
2018 Urban
Estimate price |
1,279$
Weight | 13.4 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Belt Drive, IGH -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
159cm - 170cm
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
171cm - 184cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SQUARE Urban AL
Suspension Fork
GHOST AL Rigid
Rear Shock
-
Drivetrain
Cassette
Gates Carbon Drive Polymer Ceramic 24
Crank
Gates Carbon Drive S150 46T
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano HB-RM35 QR
Rear Hub
Shimano Nexus SG-C6000-8D 8-Speed
Rims
Rodi Excalibur XC 622x19 mm 32H
Tires
Continental Contact Speed 37-622
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M315 2/2 Piston 160 mm Disc
Cockpit
Stem
GHOST SQUARE Dia. 31.8 mm
Handlebar
GHOST Low Rizer SQUARE 700 mm Rise 10 mm Dia. 31.8 mm
Headset
16358
Seat
Saddle
Justek 2059 DRN
Seatpost
Satori HL Comet 31.6 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.7 mm | 1.71 mm | 1.7 mm | 1.67 mm |
| Front Center | 625 mm | 628 mm | 643 mm | 664 mm |
| Rake | 49 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 72 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Stack | 632 mm | 637 mm | 651 mm | 665 mm |
| Reach | 371 mm | 372 mm | 382 mm | 398 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 563 mm | 578 mm | 593 mm | 613 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 420 mm | 470 mm | 520 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 150 mm | 155 mm | 170 mm | 185 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 458 mm | 458 mm | 458 mm | 458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 mm | 1079 mm | 1094 mm | 1115 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 633 mm | 628 mm | 628 mm | 628 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 159 cm | 165 cm | 171 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 170 cm | 177 cm | 184 cm |
About this model
SQUARE Urban Essential W is a Ghost Square model. There are 79 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Ghost Square bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Ghost Square Trekking 2.8 AL W 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 689$. On the other hand, Ghost Square Urban X7.8 AL 2018, is the most expensive and costs 1592$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for General Urban bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable General Urban bike is 499$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great General Urban bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1167$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that SQUARE Urban Essential W price is 133.87% higher than the average cost of a General Urban bike.
General Urban bikes average weight
General Urban bikes have an average weight of 13.11 kg (28.9 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
SQUARE Urban Essential W weighs 13.4 kg (29.54 lbs) and is slightly heavier than the average. In short, the average General Urban bike weight is 2.21% lower than this one.
SQUARE Urban Essential W components
Fork material
SQUARE Urban Essential W has an aluminum fork, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The SQUARE Urban Essential W 2018 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The SQUARE Urban Essential W has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Ghost SQUARE Urban Essential W bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 151 cm – 184 cm (4.95 ft – 6.04 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.