Ghost Kato D4.4 Kids Bike 2020 - Orange - Black - 24"

Ghost Kato D4.4 Kids 2020 – 24

Retail price: $591.00

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

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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.

Ghost Kato D4.4 Kids BikeThis Kato D4.4 Bike features the same great frame, fork and drivetrain as Ghost’s 2.4 kid’s bike, but adds Tektro hydraulic disc brakes to the mix. This ensures your little shredder remains in control even after riding through muddy puddles on the trail. A lightweight, yet tough alloy frame with a step-through design gives an ergonomic riding position, so they always have exceptional control and organic movement around the bike as they ride off-road.Shimano Tourney with GripshiftEngineered with a strong and lightweight frame and is equipped with RST Capa T 50mm suspension forks with a lighter weight spring for softer, plusher travel, meaning it’s perfect for lighter riders. A 2×8 speed Shimano Tourney drivetrain with easy to use gripshifters finishes off this quality package, offering an easy introduction to gears and without your future MTB star having to change their grip to operate them.Features: Frame: KATO Kid AL Forks: RST Capa T 50mm Stem: Ghost Kid Dia. 31.8mm Handlebars: Ghost Low Rizer Kid 580mm Rise 15mm Dia. 31.8mm Front Derailleur: Shimano Tourney FD-TY500-TS6 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tourney TX RD-TX800 8-S Shifters: Shimano Tourney Crankset: Ghost 38/24 Cassette: Shimano CS-HG-200-8 12-32 Brakes: Tektro HD-M282 2/2 Piston 160mm Disc Seatpost: Ghost Light DC 1 31.6mm Saddle: Selle Bassano Mito 24 Derailleur Hanger: EZ2036 Tyres: Mitas Ocelot 24 x 2.10 Wheels: Rodi Viper Wheelset 507×21 mm QR Weight: 12.3kgBuy Ghost Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.


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