This Ghost ride might not have the catchiest of names but, thanks to those angular tubes and a decent spec, it’ll certainly catch the eye. And out on the trail, where it really matters, the AMR is more than just a well-priced looker.
Ghost SL AMR LC 4 frame
The heavily hydroformed front triangle may look carbon but it’s actually aluminium, as is the more industrial-looking rear end. Ghost uses the thoroughly proven Horst Link suspension design to deliver 130mm/5.1in of rear wheel travel, which is handled by a Fox Float DPS Performance shock.
The cables are routed internally, which keeps things looking nice and neat. But when you factor in the unprotected chainstay, that makes for a serious amount of clatter when the trail gets bumpy.
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Size-wise, our medium test bike had a 600mm effective top tube, 430mm chainstays, a relatively steep 75-degree seat angle and, by today’s standards, a fairly conservative 68-degree head angle. That said, the SL AMR does boast a healthy 441mm of reach and 15mm of bottom bracket drop, to help you sit nice and low on the bike.
Ghost SL AMR LC 4 kit
Ghost has included its own 25mm wide (internal) rims, which not only handle plenty of abuse but also give a great tyre profile. The Schwalbe Nobby Nic EVO tyres are something of a let-down, though. Thin sidewalls mean they lack support and the tread and compound provide limited traction. Ultimately, this limits the SL AMR’s trail potential.
Ghost SL AMR LC 4 ride impression
Ghost SL AMR LC 4 early verdict
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