Ghost Kato D4.4 Kids 2020 One
On paper, the Ghost Kato looks like every rider’s wet dream. A light aluminum skeleton and an almost complete Shimano body kit make it hard to believe it costs so little. However, as we got to know more, we did realize it was not all that glittery. Read full review
Ghost Kato Review
In the years since its initial release, Ghost has come up with a number of different versions of the Kato, all of which are great to look at and promise a lot of value for money. And all of them have been designed as trail bikes so a lot of our scrutinizing will be focused on build components and ride quality.
First off, build components. The frame is typically set in aluminum and so is the fork – an SR Suntour XCR Air RL-R offering a handy 120mm of travel. Happily, Shimano has been providing most of the other bits and pieces. Shifting is taken care of by Shimano’s Deore SL, the chainset is an FC-M523, and the cassette is a Shimano CS-HG50. The main components that originally from Ghost are the Stem, saddle and the seat post. All of the bikes tip the scales at between 12 and 15 kilograms which is alright for an aluminum structure.
But how do all these components add up on a trail? For a kickoff, the Ghost pedals well transmitting every bit of power you give it into good traction both on a trail and on the road. However, things start to get increasingly difficult the when the trail gets tougher. On the descent however, it performed better than expected, the handling was friendly and safe. But again, no real fireworks for the rider. Mainly this has to do with the geometry and riding position which felt a bit high and elongated. That said, you are very unlikely to find a bike as good as this on a low budget.
+Pros:
- Good value for money
- Excellent drivetrain and brakes
- Great climber on average trails
- Easy handling
-Cons:
- Not too good on tough terrain
- Ride is not very exciting
The Verdict
The main plus point the Ghost Kato range has going for it is that it offers more than what you would expect to pay for. It will still keep most riders happy.
This Kato is equipped with the strongest and lightest frame in Ghost’s “Powerkid” range and is armed with an RST Capa suspension fork. This frame/fork combo ensures responsive handling and reactive steering while soaking up knocks and hits from the trail. Plus, these forks feature a lighter-weight spring that’s perfect for younger riders, giving them a softer and plusher suspension platform. Shimano 2×8-Speed Drivetrain and Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brakes A 2×8-Speed Shimano drivetrain gives your little-one gears for any slope and features easy to use grip-shifters. This means your MTB-superstar can safely familiarise themselves with mechanical gears without having to change their grip on the handlebars to operate them. Also, this bike is armed with hydraulic disc brakes for dependable and powerful all-weather braking performance. Prepared and Quality Checked Each bike is fully prepared and quality checked by Wiggle’s team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. Note: Manufacturer may reserve the right to change the specification of that listed or shown on this page.
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