Ghost AMR 5900 2012 - Update 20-09-13

Dredd6969
Dredd6969 Posts: 64
edited October 2014 in Your mountain bikes
Ello Peeps,

Thought I would join in the fun and show off my new ride. I've only had it a couple weeks and only managed to get out on it once so far, but first impressions are amazing!!!

Frame: AMR Actinum DB SCL
Forks: FOX Float 32F Air RL 120 mm Tapered
Rear Shock: FOX Float RP23 120 mm Boost Valve
Bars: Ghost Low Rizer light 680 mm 31.8 mm - Upgraded to Sunline VONE 745 Mid Rise
Grips: Superstar Excel
Stem: Ghost light AS-025 31.8 mm - Upgraded to Race Face Evolve 70 mm
Headset: Ritchey Tapered

Front Brake Assy: Shimano 596
Front disc: Shimano 596 Disc 180 mm - Upgraded to Shimano XT 203 mm
Rear Brake Assy: Shimano 596
Rear Disc: Shimano 596 Disc 180 mm - Upgraded to Shimano XT 180 mm

Shifters: Shimano Deore SL - Upgraded to Shimano XT M780 10 Speed
Front Mech: Shimano SLX
Rear Mech: Shimano XT 10-Speed

Seat: Selle Royal Seta - Upgraded to Charge Spoon
Seat Post: Ghost superlight 34.9 mm

Crankset: Shimano XT 42-32-24
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG62 11-34
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Pressfit BB

Front Wheel:
Rim: Alex FD19 - Upgraded to Mavic XM 719
Spokes: DT Swiss 1.8 - Sapim Race Double Butted
Hub: Shimano Deore - Upgraded to Superstar Switch Evo
Tire: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25

Back Wheel:
Rim: Alex FD19 - Upgraded to Mavic XM 719
Spokes: DT Swiss 1.8 - Sapim Race Double Butted
Hub: Shimano Deore - Upgraded to Superstar Switch Evo
Tire: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25

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Comments

  • Glad to see another Ghost rider on the forum. I have a Ghost SE6000 2011. Its an amazing bike to ride and comes with some decent parts straight out the box
    Riding: Ghost SE 6000 (2011) DMR V8 pedals all other things standard
  • andy46
    andy46 Posts: 1,666
    Good looking bike, I'm really liking the new look black XT mechs.
    2019 Ribble CGR SL

    2015 Specialized Roubaix Sport sl4

    2014 Specialized Allez Sport
  • chez_m356
    chez_m356 Posts: 1,893
    damn, those germans are taking over everything :lol: a really nice looking bike you have there mate, that down tube looks huge
    Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 10- CANYON Nerve AM 6 2011
  • Hey guys, thought I would share a few upgrades to the controls of my ride.

    Sunline VONE 745 mid rise bars
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    Race Face Evolve 70 mm stem
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    Upgraded ride, fresh with new water bottle!!!
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  • Hey all, thought I would post a few upgrades I've made to my full bouncer. First of all I fancied some new shifters, so I've upgraded to the XT M780 10 speed flava.

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    I then had a birthday, so I decided to treat myself to some new wheels. So after a click of a button, a box arrived on the doorstep.

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    Mavic XM 719 rims with Superstar Switch Evo Hubs. I wanted to get some Flows, but Superstar only had white rims left in their Stans deal.I also got the 9mm & 10mm Quick Release Thru Axles for a bit of extra stiffness.

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    For a bit more colour, I also got some red anodised rotor bolts from Superstar.

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  • This is what my baby looks like now. Will post some pics of it in it's element, when I next get it dirty.

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  • If those bolts are red then the white balance is miles out on your camera. :shock:
  • Briggo
    Briggo Posts: 3,537
    If those bolts are red then the white balance is miles out on your camera. :shock:

    Zzzzzz
  • James Q
    James Q Posts: 201
    Gorgeous looking full bouncer!
  • Just a few more pics of the dirty little minx.

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  • I have a 2011 Ghost AMR 5900 and I love it. Such a good bike - much better than I am! It is still completely stock, apart from a different rear tyre after the first needed replacing (I can't remember why now). I haven't used it as much as I would like recently but am getting back into it.

    I need to make a few changes to the set up - far too much air in the fork caused little in the way of small bounce sensitivity and it was like riding with a rigid for most the day last weekend. I'll look to adjust the shock as well accordingly. I might look to get some better wheels and tyres and I am thinking about going tubeless as well. Then probably some new pedals - SPDs I think. I'll give it a good clean up and de-gunge as well ready for some cold weather riding. Probably some new brake pads to finish it off.

    I like the idea of stripping the paint and going for a stealth look - something like a matt black and then put new Ghost decals on that. I think it would look pretty smart. The only downside is I have the white Fox forks - would definitely look much better in black. If I do down the colour change route, I might see if I can swap forks with someone, and potentially get Kashima coating as well - not because of anything other than the colour change.

    I don't have any pics at the moment but I will try and find one or two.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    You must have funny shaped arms as those bars look uncomfortably rolled forward giving a strange backsweep to upsweep mix, still as long as it suites you!

    Nice looking bike though!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.