Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork Cane Creek HELM
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Groupset X01 Eagle, GX Eagle -
Suspension Full -
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
Carbon Fiber
Suspension Fork
Cane Creek Helm
Rear Shock
Crane Creek L Coil, 190mm x 51mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG 1295, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed
Crank
SRAM Descendant, 175mm length
Bottom Bracket
PressFit 92
Chain Guide
N/A
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Ghost Light, 15x110mm Boost front, 12x142mm rear
Rear Hub
Ghost Light, 15x110mm Boost front, 12x142mm rear
Rims
Race Face ARC 27
Tires
Front: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo, 27.5" x 2.35", Rear: Schwalbe Rock Razor, 27.5" x 2.35"
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM
Brake Levers
SRAM
Cockpit
Stem
Syntace Megaforce2, 31.8mm clamp, 50mm length
Handlebar
Syntace Vector, 780mm width, 20mm rise, 31.8mm clamp
Grips
Ergon
Headset
ZS44/ZS56
Seat
Saddle
SDG Fly Mountain
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.35 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 352 mm | 352 mm | 352 mm |
| Front Center | 700 | 725 mm | 752 mm |
| Rake | 40 mm | 41 mm | 41 mm |
| Trail | 107 mm | 106 mm | 106 mm |
| Stack | 596 mm | 606 mm | 616 mm |
| Reach | 413 mm | 433 mm | 456 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 596 mm | 621 mm | 646 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 440 mm | 480 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1136 mm | 1161 mm | 1188 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 3 mm | 3 mm | 3 mm |
| Standover Height | 741 mm | 761 mm | 788 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
About this model
Riot 8.7 UC is a Ghost Riot model. There are 37 bikes that carry this model name.
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 Trail bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Riot 8.7 UC components
Fork
The Riot 8.7 UC comes factory-installed with the Cane Creek HELM fork. This has a travel range of 150mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the Crane Creek L Coil model, with a travel of 130mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Riot 8.7 UC model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Riot 8.7 UC comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
There are 3 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
The Ghost model is also equipped 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.