Ghost Riot AM: suspension setup & specs
The Ghost Riot AM is an all-mountain bike with 160 mm of fork travel and 140 mm at the rear. Here you will find all 2 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Ghost Riot AM →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF Pro | FOX 38 FLOAT Performance (160 mm) | Check manually | – | 140 mm | – | €5,499 | Setup → |
| CF Full Party | RockShox ZEB Ultimate Charger 3.1 RC2 (160 mm) | Check manually | – | 140 mm | – | €6,199 | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Ghost Riot AM is right where the “all-mountain bike” category usually is: 160 mm up front against a median of 160 mm from 15 bikes. The rear offers 140 mm, 20 mm less than the front. On travel, it slots in between the Ghost Riot Trail and the Ghost Poacha in the Ghost range. The frame is made of carbon.
At €5,499 for the CF Pro build, pricing is typical for the category (median €5,500). For the CF Full Party build, Ghost asks €6,199. The fork line-up ranges from the FOX 38 FLOAT Performance to the RockShox ZEB Ultimate Charger 3.1 RC2. Ghost gives a maximum system weight of 120 kg for bike, rider and luggage combined.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (FOX 38 FLOAT Performance): 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.
- Shock (Check manually): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
Target SAG for the Ghost Riot AM
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Ghost gives its own target SAG, use that.
160 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 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 Trail 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 and shock
The sticker on the fork (or on the shock) and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.