GHOST E-ASX Essential 2026

If you want to blast some trails without blasting your wallet, the E-ASX 160 Essential is the right choice for you! The E-ASX 160 Essential features a sophisticated aluminium frame, a snappy Bosch motor and a solid 160 mm travel. This e-mountain bike for touring and trails is the perfect companion for demanding descents and challenging uphills. The battery is elegantly integrated into the frame and the MX wheel concept provides additional confidence on steep downhills.

Brake System

Brake Front Brand: Tektro
Brake Front Kind: HD-M535, 4 pistons, resin pad, 203 mm
Brake Front Mount: Post Mount
Brake Front Type: Hydraulic Disc brake
Brake Rear Brand: Tektro
Brake Rear Kind: HD-M535, 4 pistons, resin pad, 203 mm
Brake Rear Mount: Post Mount
Brake Rear Type: Hydraulic Disc brake
Brake Lever Brand: Tektro
Brake Lever Kind: HD-M535-BL
Brake Rotor Brand: Tektro
Brake Rotor Kind: TR203-45 203 mm, Centerlock

Drivetrain

Cassette Brand: Shimano
Cassette Kind: CUES CS-LG300-10, HG
Cassette Teeth: 11-48T
Chain Brand: Shimano
Chain Guide Brand: MRP
Chain Guide Kind: 1x for Bosch BDU38 32-36T
Chain Kind: CN-LG500 9-11s, LINKGLIDE
Crank Arm length: 165
Crankset Brand: XLC
Crankset Kind: CR-E40 DM Chainring BDU38 + CR-E18 Crankarms
Crankset Teeth: 34T
Crankset Type: single
Derailleur Hanger Brand: Glory Wheel
Derailleur Hanger Kind: UDH
Derailleur Rear Brand: Shimano
Derailleur Rear Kind: CUES RD-U6000 10/11s, Shadow+
Gear Brand: Shimano
Gear Type: Derailleur
Pedal Brand: XLC
Pedal Inclusive: Yes
Pedal Kind: Flat Pedal PD-M29 w/ Reflector + integrated Pins
Shifter Right Brand: Shimano
Shifter Right Kind: CUES SL-U6000-10R, Rapidfire+
Shifter Right Type: Triggershift

E-bike Components

Battery Brand: Bosch
Battery Capacity: 600 Wh
Battery Kind: InTube 600 Wh
Battery Location: Powertube
Charger Brand: Bosch
Charger Kind: Charger 4A 220-240V
Display Brand: Bosch
Display Kind: Kiox 300 + LED Remote
Motor Brand: Bosch
Motor Torque [Nm]: 85 Nm
Motor Kind: Performance Line CX
Motor Location: Center

Frame and More

Framesize: 50 cm
Framesize Convection: XL
Max loadable weight (KG): 150 kg
Front Fork Brand: Rockshox
Front Fork Kind: Psylo Silver RC, Crown Adjust, Solo Air, 160 mm
Front Fork Type: Suspension
Frame Kind: HIGH
Shock Brand: Rockshox
Shock Kind: Deluxe Select R 210x55mm, DebonAir+
Type kickstand mount: KSA18
Suspension Type: Fully
Travel Front: 160 mm
Travel Rear: 150 mm

Handlebar and Saddle

Handgrip Brand: XLC
Grip Kind: MTB Grip Set VLG-1751D2
Handlebar Brand: XLC
Handlebar Diameter: 35 mm
Handlebar Kind: HB-M34, Dia. 35 mm, Rise: 20 mm, backsweep 9°
Handlebar Material: Aluminium
Handlebar Rise: 20
Handlebar Type: Riser Bar
Handlebar Width: 800 mm
Headset Brand: Acros
Headset Kind: Blocklock 120° Tapered ZS56/ZS56
Headset Type: Semi-integrated
Saddle Brand: XLC
Saddle Kind: Sport Comfort SA-S11 Steel Rail 155 mm
Seatpost Brand: XLC
Seatpost Kind: Dropper SP-T21, Dia. 34.9 mm, Travel: 200 mm
Seatpost Length: 555 mm
Seatpost Material: Aluminium
Seatpost Travel (mm): 200 mm
Seatpost Type: Dropperpost
Stem Brand: XLC
Stem Kind: ST-M50, Dia. 35 mm, L: 50 mm, A-Head
Stem Length: 50 mm

Wheels and Wheel Components

Hub Front Brand: XLC
Hub Front Kind: HF-M55 Boost 15x110 mm, 32H, Centerlock
Hub Rear Brand: XLC
Hub Rear Kind: HR-M55 Boost 12x148 mm, 32H, Centerlock, HG
Rim Brand: XLC
Rim Kind: WR-M39 Disc 30/622 32H 6,5 mm Valve
Rim Rear Brand: XLC
Rim Rear Kind: WR-M37 Disc 30/584 32H 6,5 mm Valve
Spoke Brand: DT Swiss
Spoke Kind: FACTORY 2.0
Tyre Brand: Continental
Tyre Kind: Xynotal Trail Endurance, foldable skin SL
Tyre Rear Brand: Continental
Tyre Rear Kind: Xynotal Trail Endurance, foldable skin SL
Tyre Size Etrto: 60-622
Wheel Size Front: 29
Wheel Size Rear: 27.5