Because the choice of models was small for the given budget and there was still plenty of room for improvement on the € 1,149 Ghost, the Bike24 consultant quickly suggested a top-of-the-range wheelset from Shimano (WH-RS 80 instead of WH-R 500) as an upgrade. This was good advice, as it reduces the overall weight of the bike by almost 500 grams and has a noticeably positive effect on the handling. With Shimano's Ultegra drivetrain, the rest of the equipment is on a par with the class, although the groupless brakes and cranks are a little less impressive, but function acceptably. The aluminium frame is one of the heavier and sturdier models; the bike's comparatively good fork comfort is remarkable. Delivery by DHL, well pre-assembled and perfectly packaged, even the gears and brakes were set up ready to ride. Two water bottles were included as a gift.
Price 1,434 Euro
Weight 8.3 kilos
Reference/Info www.bike24.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,648/430/115 grammes
Frame sizes*** 47, 50, 53, 56, 58, 60 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 570/575/192 mm plus 20 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,005/55 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 590/395 mm/1.50
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Ritchey, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes Shimano BR-R 561
Circuit Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket Shimano FC-R 565 (50/34 t., BSA)
Wheels/tyres Shmano WH-RS 80/Schwalbe Ultremo ZX
Handlebar/stem FSA Vero Compact/FSA OS190
Saddle/post Ghost/Ghost (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright sitting position
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