Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 140mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset XT, Deore -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
164cm - 173cm
MD
171cm - 181cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
187cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
RIOT AL (S:27.5 M-XL:29)
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Recon Silver RL 140 mm
Rear Shock
SR Suntour Edge LOR8 140 mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT RD-M8100 12-S
Cassette
Shimano SLX CS-M7100 10-51
Crank
Shimano Deore FC-M6100 32T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-MT801
Chain
Shimano SLX CN-M7100
Wheels
Rims
WTB ST i25
Tires
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 3C MaxxTerra Exo 2.3 (S:27,5"; M-XL:29"), Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF 3C MaxxTerra Exo 2.3 (S:27,5"; M-XL:29")
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-MT500 180 mm Disc
Brake Levers
Shimano BL-MT501
Cockpit
Stem
Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm
Handlebar
Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm 760/15 (S) 780/15 (M-L) 780/40 (XL)
Grips
WTB Wafel
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt
Seatpost
Ghost Alpha 1 34.9 mm 125 (S) 150 (M) 170 (L/XL)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.307 mm | 1.317 mm | 1.339 mm | 1.298 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 330 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm |
| Front Center | 751 mm | 783 mm | 819 mm | 856 mm |
| Rake | 47 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm |
| Trail | 107 mm | 109 mm | 109 mm | 109 mm |
| Stack | 587 mm | 615 mm | 652 mm | 670 mm |
| Reach | 449 mm | 467 mm | 487 mm | 516 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 596 mm | 609 mm | 638 mm | 670 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76 ° | 77 ° | 77 ° | 77 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 417 mm | 441 mm | 465 mm | 489 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 430 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1180 mm | 1230 mm | 1266 mm | 1303 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 25 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Standover Height | 772 mm | 800 mm | 803 mm | 802 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 164 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 173 cm | 181 cm | 189 cm | 198 cm |
Model Overview
Riot Trail AL completes the Ghost Riot model. Ghost released 37 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Ghost Riot bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
Ghost Riot Youth Pro 2023 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2123$. On the other hand, Ghost Riot AM Full Party 2023, is the most expensive and costs 6582$.
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 Trail bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2760$. In conclusion, this bike price is 0.07% smaller than the price of the average Trail bike.
Riot Trail AL components
Fork
Ghost Riot Trail AL 2023 bike is equipped with the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork, and has 140mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
Ghost Riot Trail AL bike has the SR Suntour Edge LOR8 140 mm model installed, and has a travel of 140mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
The wheels on Riot Trail AL are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Riot Trail AL has 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 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 164 cm – 198 cm (5.38 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!