Ghost E-Riot: suspension setup & specs
The Ghost E-Riot is an e-enduro bike with 170 mm of fork travel. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX or Bosch Performance Line CX-R. This page lists the 4 current builds with fork and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Ghost E-Riot →
All builds
Fork, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced | RockShox Domain Gold Isolator RC3 Debonair 170 mm (170 mm) | Bosch Performance Line CX 800 Wh | – | €6,499 | Setup → |
| Pro | FOX 38 Float Performance eMTB+ (170 mm) | Bosch Performance Line CX 800 Wh | – | €8,000 | Setup → |
| Full Party | RockShox ZEB ULTIMATE CHARGER 3.1 RC2 Debonair (170 mm) | Bosch Performance Line CX-R 800 Wh | – | €9,500 | Setup → |
| Ltd | FOX 38 Factory EMTB (170 mm) | Bosch Performance Line CX-R 800 Wh | – | €11,000 | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Ghost E-Riot is right where the “e-enduro bike” category usually is: 170 mm up front against a median of 170 mm from 56 bikes. No other Ghost model among its e-mountain bikes has more travel up front. Ghost builds the frame from carbon.
The starting price of €6,499 (Advanced) is roughly in line with the category median (€6,900). For the Ltd build, Ghost asks €11,000. In total, 4 different forks are used, from the RockShox Domain Gold Isolator RC3 Debonair 170 mm to the FOX 38 Factory EMTB. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX or Bosch Performance Line CX-R with a 800 Wh battery. Ghost gives a maximum system weight of 150 kg for bike, rider and luggage combined.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox Domain Gold Isolator RC3 Debonair 170 mm): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: on FOX and RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- e-MTB: the extra weight mainly affects tyre pressure, which is why the table below already includes a surcharge. SAG is measured just as on a bike without a motor.
- Hardtail: only the fork needs setting up. With no rear suspension, rear tyre pressure is the key adjustment for comfort and grip.
Target SAG for the Ghost E-Riot
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Ghost take priority.
170 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.60″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Continental Kryptotal-Fr Enduro Super Soft, TR 60-622.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.40 bar (20 psi) | 1.60 bar (23 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.52 bar (22 psi) | 1.72 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.64 bar (24 psi) | 1.84 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.76 bar (26 psi) | 1.96 bar (28 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.88 bar (27 psi) | 2.08 bar (30 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.00 bar (29 psi) | 2.20 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.12 bar (31 psi) | 2.32 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.