Ghost Poacha: suspension setup & specs
The Ghost Poacha is a freeride bike with 180 mm of fork travel. Here you will find all 3 current builds with fork, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Ghost Poacha →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poacha | RockShox ZEB Select Charger RC (180 mm) | – | €4,999 | Setup → |
| Pro | FOX 38 FLOAT Factory GRIP X2 (180 mm) | – | €6,499 | Setup → |
| Full Party | RockShox ZEB Ultimate Charger 3.1 RC2 (180 mm) | – | €8,000 | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Ghost Poacha is right where the “freeride bike” category usually is: 180 mm up front against a median of 180 mm from 12 bikes. Among Ghost’s mountain bikes, the Ghost Poacha is the model with the most fork travel. The frame is made of carbon.
The Ghost Poacha is not a budget bike: even the Poacha build costs €4,999, while the category median is €3,270. For the Full Party build, Ghost asks €8,000. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox ZEB Select Charger RC to the RockShox ZEB Ultimate Charger 3.1 RC2. According to Ghost, the maximum system weight (bike, rider and kit) is 120 kg.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox ZEB Select Charger RC): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- 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.
- Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.
Target SAG for the Ghost Poacha
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Ghost specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
180 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 31 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 36 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 40 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 36 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.40″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Continental Kryptotal-Fr Enduro Soft, foldable skin SL, TR 60-622.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 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.