Ghost ASKET 8.7 AL 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,522$
Weight | 12.6 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Fork SunTour AURON
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Groupset GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Asket AL
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour Auron 35 RC2-PCS 130 mm
Rear Shock
-
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle 12-S
Front Derailleur
-
Cassette
SRAM XG 1275 10-50
Crank
Truvativ Descendant 6K Eagle X-Sync 34T
Wheels
Rims
DT Swiss M 1900 Spline 30 mm Wheelset 15x110 mm
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF 3C MaxxTerra Exo 27.5x2.5
Brakes
Brakes
Magura MT Fifty4 4/2 Piston 203 / 180 mm Disc
Cockpit
Stem
Ground Fiftyone Dia. 35 mm
Handlebar
Ground Fiftyone Race 780 mm Rise 20 mm Dia. 35 mm
Headset
16012
Seat
Saddle
SDG Fly Mountain
Seatpost
Kind Shock LEV Integra 31.6 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.37 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 281 mm | 281 mm | 281 mm |
| Front Center | 714 mm | 729 mm | 753 mm |
| Rake | 105 mm | 9 mm | -739 mm |
| Trail | -406 mm | -741 mm | 6272 mm |
| Stack | 596 mm | 596 mm | 606 mm |
| Reach | 408 mm | 423 mm | 443 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 581 mm | 596 mm | 618 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 665 mm | 665 mm | 665 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 413 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Standover Height | 373 mm | 413 mm | 453 mm |
| Front Travel | 130 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
Model Overview
ASKET 8.7 AL belongs to the Ghost Asket model. There are 11 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Ghost Asket bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
Ghost ASKET 4.6 AL 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 955$. On the other hand, Ghost ASKET 8.9 AL 2018, is the most expensive and costs 2335$.
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.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Ghost released this model in 2018, its price was 2335$. In conclusion, this bike price is 18.29% smaller than the price of the average Trail bike.
Trail bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Trail bike, we get 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 12.6 kg (27.78 lbs), the ASKET 8.7 AL model is slightly lighter than average. In short, the average Trail bike weight is 3.02% higher than this one.
ASKET 8.7 AL components
Fork
This bike has the SunTour AURON fork installed. The fork’s travel is 130mm. 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
As for the wheels, Ghost ASKET 8.7 AL 2018, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Ghost ASKET 8.7 AL has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike is available in 3 sizes. They vary from 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
Ghost ASKET 8.7 AL comes with a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.