GHOST FR AMR 2019 – Ghost present a fun rig for bike park sessions and demanding terrain
The GHOST FR AMR has always been aimed at riders who want a robust bike for rough terrain and bike park sessions. For the new model year, GHOST’s fun long travel bike has undergone a few updates and received a revised spec.
Aesthetically the new frame of the GHOST FR AMR reminds us of its predecessor but in reality it’s been revised in many aspects. According to GHOST, the rear end is now significantly stiffer — the additional bracing and larger tube cross-sections are responsible for this. This will benefit both the overall riding experience and reduce the load on the bearings and rear-shock. The suspension offers 165 mm of travel and includes a coil shock at the back and a 170 mm fork on the front. Despite the generous travel and robust spec the FR AMR should still remain a versatile option for longer rides.
Geometry of the GHOST FR AMR
With its 64.5° head angle and 466 mm reach in a size L the geometry is noticeably slacker and longer than that of its predecessor. Despite the dominant downhill genes the FR AMR should still be a good climber not least because of its relatively steep 76° seat angle. The GHOST FR AMR is available in 4 sizes.
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 410 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm |
| Top tube | 564 mm | 596 mm | 619 mm | 641 mm |
| Head tube | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Head angle | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° |
| Seat angle | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° |
| Chainstays | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| BB Drop | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,183 mm | 1,217 mm | 1,242 mm | 1,267 mm |
| Reach | 416 mm | 445 mm | 466 mm | 486 mm |
| Stack | 595 mm | 604 mm | 613 mm | 622 mm |
Spec options for the GHOST FR AMR
The GHOST FR AMR is available in three spec options — all aimed at the same type of riding. All bikes feature a coil shock, wide short cockpits and 1x drivetrains with a wide gear range. The 4.7 entry model costs € 2,299 and the high-end version with Cane Creek suspension will set you back € 4,199.
GHOST FR AMR 8.7
Fork Cane Creek Helm 170 mm
Rear shock Cane Creek DB Coil CS 165 mm
Brakes SRAM Code RSC 200/180 mm
Drivetrain SRAM GX/X01 Eagle
Seat post RockShox Reverb Stealth
Stem Syntace Megaforce2 30 mm
Handlebar Syntace Vector 780 mm
Wheels Syntace M Wheelset 33 mm
Tires Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II
Price € 4,199
GHOST FR AMR 6.7
Fork FOX 36 Float Performance Elite 170 mm
Rear shock FOX DHX2 Coil 165 mm
Brakes Magura MT Fifty4 200/180 mm
Drivetrain SRAM GX Eagle
Seat post Kind Shock LEV Integra
Stem Ground Fiftyone Team 35 mm
Handlebar Ground Fiftyone Race Riser Bar 780 mm
Wheels DT Swiss M1900 Spline 30
Tires Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II
Price € 3,199
GHOST FR AMR 4.7
Fork SR Suntour Durolux 170 mm
Rear shock FOX Van RC Coil 165 mm
Brakes Magura MT Thirty2 200/180 mm
Drivetrain Shimano SLX/ Sunrace 11-46 Cassett
Seat post JD Dropper Post
Stem Ground Fiftyone Team 35 mm
Handlebar Ground Fiftyone Race Riser Bar 780 mm
Wheels DT Swiss M1900 Spline 30
Tires Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II
Price € 2,299
For more information head to the GHOST Website
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Words: Photos: Valentin Rühl
