Test 2016 1000 Euro road bikes: Ghost Nivolet Tour 2 - Ghost Nivolet Tour 2 on test

This is particularly noticeable in the simple and heavy wheels with cheap tyres. The seat post with its insecure screw-in clamp is also outdated. We liked the handlebars, which are comfortable to grip. The Tiagra groupset comes with a triple crank, which makes shifting a little more complicated, but increases the gear range. The aluminium frame is well made and is one of the lightest candidates in the test, providing a good basis for later tuning measures. With only five sizes available, very tall riders won't find what they're looking for; it should also be noted that the geometry is slightly more comfortable than on the carbon models of the same name from Ghost that were last tested.

CONCLUSION Affordable entry-level racer with a fairly light frame but heavy equipment. Only five sizes

OVERALL GRADE 2.4

Price 849 Euro
Weight 9.3 kilos
Info www.ghost-bikes.com
available in specialised shops

Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1,394/414/72 grammes
Frame sizes** XS, S, M, L, XL
Seat/top tube/head tube 550/565/180 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 577/379 mm/1.52
Drive/gearshift/brakes Shimano Tiagra (50/39/30 t., BSA)
Wheels/tyres (weights)**** Shimano R501/Schwalbe Lugano 25C (v/h: 1,318/1,888 grams)

*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 a very upright riding position.
****Wheel weights including tyres, cassette, quick release/threaded axles and brake discs if applicable.

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