2016 competition bike test: Ghost Nivolet ULC Race 4 - Ghost Nivolet ULC Race 4 on test

Thanks to higher quality fibres, however, it is around 150 grams lighter. With a comparatively long head tube, the bike tends towards comfort geometry. In addition to the Red groupset from SRAM, the deep grey aluminium wheels from Fulcrum stand out. Their abrasion-resistant anodised surface is reminiscent of Mavic's Exalith rims. With the special blue pads, the brakes are extremely easy to modulate and the braking effect is very smooth. Unlike the standard model, the test bike came with a seatpost without offset. The riding position was too squat for our taste and the suspension value on the saddle was below average. However, both problems should be rectified when the model with a different seatpost goes on sale.

CONCLUSION Very well equipped, light, stable, fairly priced. Aluminium rims with very good braking performance

OVERALL GRADE 2.1

Price 4,399 Euro
Weight 6.4 kilos
Info www.ghost-bikes.com
available in specialised shops

Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 947/360/72 grammes
Frame sizes** XXS/XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL
Seat/top tube/head tube 560/560/166 mm
Stack/Reach/STR 569/387 mm/1.47
Drive SRAM Red (52/36 t., press-fit)
Brakes/gears SRAM Red/SRAM Red
Wheels/tyres (weights)**** Fulcrum Racing Zero Nite/Schwalbe One 23 mm (f./.h. 970/1,357 grams)

*Weighed weights.
**Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
***Stack/reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 a very upright riding position.
****Wheel weights including tyres, cassette, quick release/threaded axles and brake discs if applicable.

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