The Ghost Kato Essential 29 Hardtail Bike has an alloy frame, RST suspension and a Shimano 3x8 gear set, this value for money bike is ideal for cross country riding and single track sessions at the bike park.
| Number of gears: | 24 |
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| Cable Routing: | Internal & External Mix |
| Model Year: | 2022 |
| Frame: | KATO AL |
| Fork: | RST Blaze 100 mm |
| Steerer: | Other |
| Bottle Cage Mounts: | Single |
| Wheel Size: | 29" (622) |
| Groupset Manufacturer: | Shimano |
| Brake Type: | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes: | Tektro HD-M275 180 mm |
| Chainset type: | Triple |
| Chainset: | Shimano FC-TY301 42-34-24 |
| Cassette: | Shimano CS-HG-200-8 12-32 |
| Handlebars: | Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm 0/700 mm (XS) 0/720 mm (S) 0/740 mm (M-L) 0/760 (XL) |
| Stem: | Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm |
| Seat Post: | GHOST SP DC1 31.6 mm |
| Saddle: | Selle Italia X-Base |
| Tyres: | Mitas Ocelot 29x2.35 |
| MTB: | Yes |
The Kato Essential 29 features an alloy frame, RST Blaze suspension forks and an 8-Speed groupset from Shimano with Tektro hydraulic disc brakes. This bike also rolls fast upon durable Shimano hubs and Rodi Excalibur rims and Mitas Ocelot tyres.
Do you like to do a few laps on gravel roads or forest paths in the evening? But you also want to use your bike in everyday life? Then the Kato Essential 29 is the mountain bike for you. This hardtail MTB with aluminium frame rolls on 29" wheels and climbs efficiently, even in hilly terrain. When it gets a little rougher, the 100mm suspension fork smooths the ground. In regard to the components, Ghost has made sure that they work properly, last long, yet don't put an unnecessary strain on your wallet.
This versatile hardtail mountain bike features a stylish and durable alloy frame that's equipped with 100mm travel RST Blaze suspension forks and a 3x8-Speed Shimano Acera groupset with hydraulic disc brakes. Plus, it rolls upon Rodi Excalibur XC (Cross Country) rims wrapped in Mitas Ocelot tyres. This bike is the ideal trail riding companion for bike park riding, local forest singletrack and day-long adventures in the hills.
The Kato is a fast, agile hardtail mountain bike that climbs uphill efficiently. The frame has been completely redesigned, with internally routed cables and a fresh design. But one thing has remained the same: The Kato is simply fun! With 100mm of travel and extremely low-maintenance components, it is the perfect entry-level mountain bike at an attractive price.
Rest assured that each bike is fully built and tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. We supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench and a multi-tool kit. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.
Please Note: Due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.
Ghost
| 2022 Kato 29 | |||||
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| Small | Medium | Large | Extra Large | ||
| 1. Height | cm | 147 - 155cm | 152 - 160cm | 157 - 178cm | 175 - 188cm |
| ft | 4′ 10″ - 5′ 1″ | 4′ 12″ - 5′ 3″ | 5′ 2″ - 5′ 10″ | 5′ 9″ - 6′ 2″ | |
| 2. Inseam Length | cm | 61 - 69cm | 66 - 74cm | 69 - 76cm | 76 - 84cm |
| inches | 24″ - 27″ | 26″ - 29″ | 27″ - 30″ | 30″ - 33″ | |
| 3. Seat Tube Length | mm | 400mm | 440mm | 480mm | 520mm |
| inches | 151⁄2″ | 171⁄2″ | 19″ | 201⁄2″ | |
| 4. Top Tube (Virtual) | mm | 575mm | 595mm | 615mm | 635mm |
| inches | 221⁄2″ | 231⁄2″ | 24″ | 25″ | |
| 5. Head Length | mm | 105mm | 115mm | 125mm | 135mm |
| inches | 4″ | 41⁄2″ | 5″ | 51⁄2″ | |
| 6. Chainstay Length | mm | 450mm | 450mm | 450mm | 450mm |
| inches | 171⁄2″ | 171⁄2″ | 171⁄2″ | 171⁄2″ | |
| 7. Seat Tube Angle | Degrees | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| 8. Head Tube Angle | Degrees | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° |
| 9. Bottom Bracket Drop | mm | 60mm | 60mm | 60mm | 60mm |
| inches | 21⁄2″ | 21⁄2″ | 21⁄2″ | 21⁄2″ | |
| 10. Reach | mm | 392mm | 409mm | 426mm | 443mm |
| inches | 151⁄2″ | 16″ | 17″ | 171⁄2″ | |
| 11. Stack | mm | 613mm | 622mm | 632mm | 641mm |
| inches | 24″ | 241⁄2″ | 25″ | 25″ | |
| 12. Wheelbase | mm | 1112mm | 1133mm | 1154mm | 1175mm |
| inches | 44″ | 441⁄2″ | 451⁄2″ | 461⁄2″ | |
| 13. Standover Height | mm | 715mm | 735mm | 765mm | 780mm |
| inches | 28″ | 29″ | 30″ | 301⁄2″ | |
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