A great entry-level full suspension trail bike, the Ghost Kato FS 2 27.5 bike features Shimano Deore components for an optimal combination of maneuverability and speed.
Wheel Size
27.5 inches
Fork Travel
130 millimeters
Number of Gears
20
- Redesigned for 2017 with a stiff, strong aluminum alloy frame, slack headtube angle for improved control on descents and steep seat tube angle for greater climbing efficiency
- 27.5 in. wheels offer an optimal mix of control, speed and maneuverability
- RST Aerial Air LO fork provides 130mm of tunable travel with a lockout option
- X-Fusion 02 RL rear shock smooths out the trail with 130mm of rear wheel travel
- Shimano Deore shifters and derailleurs for crisp shifting through all 20 gears
- Shimano Deore Plus rear derailleur reduces chain slap and increases shifting accuracy over the roughest of terrain
- Tektro ACC hydraulic disc brakes and 180mm rotors provide smooth, controlled deceleration
- Michelin Country Race'r 27.5 x 2.10 tires provide excellent traction and cornering in wet, dry, rocky and loose trail conditions
- 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:
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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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.
| Best Use | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
| Frame | Alloy |
| Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
| Fork | RST Aerial Air LO 130mm |
| Fork Travel | 130 millimeters |
| Rear Shock | X-Fusion O2 RL 120mm |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore 38-24 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 10-speed plus |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano CS-HG50-10, 11-36 |
| Number of Gears | 20 |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Tektro ACC 003 Disc 180mm |
| Brake Levers | Tektro ACC |
| Rims | ALEX TD19 |
| Front Hub | GHOST Disc QR |
| Rear Hub | GHOST Disc QR |
| Wheel Size | 27.5 inches |
| Tires | Michelin Country Race'R 27.5 x 2.10 |
| Tire Width | 2.1 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 |
| Headset | Acros |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG54 |
| Weight | 32 lbs. 6.4 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
GHOST Bikes (111785)
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'1"-5'6" | 5'5"-5'11" | 5'10"-6'3" | 6'1-6'7" |
| Reach | 418 | 440 | 462 | 475 |
| Stack | 587 | 597 | 606 | 615 |
| Effective Top Tube | 575 | 600 | 625 | 645 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 420 | 460 | 500 | 540 |
| Standover Height | 700 | 745 | 755 | 785 |
| Head Tube Length | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Wheelbase | 1114 | 1141 | 1166 | 1182 |
| Chainstay | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
Sizing Notes
All measurements are stated in millimeters or degrees unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- 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.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- 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.