Ghost Kato 7.9 AL U 2019
2019 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,146$
Weight | 13.7 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox 30 Silver TK
-
Groupset XT, SLX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
KATO AL
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox 30 Silver Poploc 100 mm
Rear Shock
-
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT RD-M8000 11-S
Front Derailleur
Shimano SLX FD-M7025
Cassette
Shimano SLX CS-M7000 11-42
Crank
Shimano SLX FC-M7000 34-24
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano HB-RM35 QR
Rear Hub
Shimano FH-RM35 QR
Rims
Rodi Blackrock 622x21 mm 32H
Tires
Continental X-King 29 x 2.2
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-MT200 2/2 Piston 180 / 160 mm Disc
Cockpit
Stem
GHOST MTB Dia. 31.8 mm
Handlebar
GHOST Low Rizer MTB 720 mm Rise 10 mm Dia. 31.8 mm
Headset
14106
Seat
Saddle
Selle Italia X-Base
Seatpost
GHOST Light DC 1 31.6 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.56 mm | 1.535 mm | 1.536 mm | 1.523 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 301 mm | 301 mm | 301 mm | 301 mm |
| Front Center | 657 mm | 672 mm | 682 mm | 692 mm |
| Rake | -56 mm | -743 mm | -1181 mm | -1230 mm |
| Trail | -936 mm | 6403 mm | 2045 mm | 1374 mm |
| Stack | 627 mm | 637 mm | 645 mm | 655 mm |
| Reach | 402 mm | 415 mm | 420 mm | 430 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 595 mm | 610 mm | 620 mm | 630 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 66 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| Wheelbase | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Standover Height | 420 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm | 540 mm |
| Front Travel | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Kato 7.9 AL U belongs to the Ghost Kato model. Ghost released 96 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Ghost Kato bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Ghost Kato 2.0 AL U 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 360$. Ghost Kato FS 5.7 AL 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 2335$.
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 Crosscountry bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, Ghost Kato 7.9 AL U price was 1061$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 79.55% lower.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
Crosscountry bikes weigh an average of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
considerably heavier than average, Kato 7.9 AL U has a weight of 13.7 kg (30.2 lbs). In other words, this model is 10.48% heavier than the average Crosscountry bike.
Kato 7.9 AL U components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox 30 Silver TK model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Kato 7.9 AL U bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Kato 7.9 AL U has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Kato 7.9 AL U comes in 4 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.