Ghost KATO Essential 24″ 2021
2021 Youth
Estimate price |
572$
Weight | 12.6 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Travel Front 50mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
KATO Kid AL
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCT-JR 50mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TX RD-TX800 8-Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TY500-TS6
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG-200-8 12-32
Crank
Samox 38/24
Wheels
Rims
Rodi Viper Wheelset 507x21 mm QR
Tires
Mitas Ocelot 24x2.10
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD M-282 160 mm
Cockpit
Stem
GHOST AS-GH2 31.8 mm
Handlebar
GHOST Low Rizer Kid 580 mm Rise 15 mm Dia. 31.8 mm
Headset
14106
Seat
Saddle
GHOST VL 5062
Seatpost
GHOST SP DC1 31.6 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
KATO Essential 24″ is a Ghost Kato model. There are 96 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2021, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Ghost KATO Base 20″ 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 424$. On the other hand, Ghost KATO FS Universal 2021, is the most expensive and costs 1804$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Mountain bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Mountain bike that is reliable is 616$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Mountain bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2021 for 530$. If we compare this with the average Mountain bike cost we notice that the price is 16.23% smaller.
Mountain bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Mountain bike, we get 11.4 kg (25.13 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 12.6 kg (27.78 lbs), Ghost bike is considerably heavier than average. In short, the average Mountain bike weight is 10.53% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCT model. The travel on this model is 50mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
The wheels on KATO Essential 24″ are the 24″ aluminum type. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Ghost KATO Essential 24″ is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.