GHOST  Kato FS 5 27.5 Bike - 2017

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Features

  • Hydroformed aluminum frame is stiff and strong; slack head tube angle allows good control on descents; steep seat tube angle creates an efficient riding position for climbs
  • Fox 32 Float Performance suspension fork offers 130mm of plush travel, lock out control, and a QR15 thru-axle for added stiffness and precision
  • Fox Float DPS Performance shock provides 130mm of tunable rear suspension for speed and comfort, and compression dampening for climbing efficiency
  • Unique 4-bar-linkage rear suspension system ensures braking doesn't affect suspension performance, thereby improving climbing efficiency and downhill traction
  • Shimano Deore XT double crankset is paired with an 11-speed, 11-42t cassette for a wide gear range capable of tackling any trail
  • Shimano 506 hydraulic disc brakes and 180mm rotors deliver powerful, 1-finger braking and reliable performance
  • Alex MD21 rims spin smoothly around Shimano Deore hubs and are wrapped with Michelin Wild GripR 2 TS Performance 27.5 x 2.25 tires for great traction
  • REI is proud to be the exclusive U.S. retailer of GHOST brand bikes
  • NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
  • 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
  • In-store bike assembly
  • Pickup in store or curbside
  • Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
REI Co-op Members get more:
  • 20% off shop services
  • Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
More about our free adjustments:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Mountain Biking

Mountain Bike Style

Trail

Frame

Alloy

Bike Suspension

Full Suspension

Fork

Fox 32 Float Performance QR15, 130mm travel

Fork Travel

130 millimeters

Rear Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance 130mm

Crankset

Shimano Deore XT 38-24

Shifters

Shimano XT (2x11)

Front Derailleur

Shimano XT

Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT 11-Speed Plus

Rear Cogs

Shimano CS-M7000 11-42

Number of Gears

22

Brake Type

Hydraulic Disc Brake

Brakes

Shimano 506 hydraulic disc 180mm

Brake Levers

Shimano 506 hydraulic disc

Rims

Alex MD21

Front Hub

Shimano Deore 15mm

Rear Hub

Shimano Deore QR

Wheel Size

27.5 inches

Tires

Michelin Wild GripR2 TS Performance 27.5x2.25

Tire Width

2.25 inches

Handlebar Shape

Riser Bar

Handlebar

GHOST Low Rizer light 720 31.8mm

Stem

GHOST AS GH2 31.8mm

Seat Post

GHOST light DC 1 31.6mm

Saddle

GHOST VL-1353

Pedals

Sold separately

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601-11

Weight

30 lbs. 3 oz.

Bike Weight

Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes.

Gender

Unisex

Size Chart

GHOST Bikes (109724, 109725)
SMLXL
Height Range5'1"-5'6"5'5"-5'11"5'10"-6'3"6'1-6'7"
Reach418440462475
Stack587597606615
Effective Top Tube575600625645
Seat Tube Center-Top420460500540
Standover Height700745755785
Head Tube Length110120130140
Head Tube Angle (degrees)69696969
Seat Tube Angle (degrees)75757575
Bottom Bracket Height-15-15-15-15
Wheelbase1114114111661182
Chainstay430430430430

Sizing Notes

All measurements are stated in millimeters or degrees unless otherwise indicated.

How we measure bikes

  1. Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
  2. Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
  3. Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
  4. Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
  5. Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
  6. Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
  7. Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
  8. Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
  9. Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
  10. Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
  11. Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
  12. Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.

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