Ghost E-ASX Essential 2026 - Trail Full Suspension MTB Bike
The Ghost E-ASX Essential is a full-suspension e-MTB built for trail riding and demanding terrain. A Bosch Performance Line CX motor, 160mm RockShox fork and mixed wheel setup combine capable handling with support for tough climbs and longer rides.
Key Features:
- Aluminium frame with integrated Bosch battery and trail-focused geometry
- RockShox Psylo Silver RC Solo Air fork with 160mm travel
- RockShox Deluxe Select R DebonAir+ rear shock
- Shimano CUES 1x10-speed drivetrain with LINKGLIDE chain and cassette
- Tektro HD-M535 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 203mm rotors
- Mixed wheel setup with Continental Xynotal Trail Endurance tyres
- XLC dropper post with up to 200mm travel
- Available with 0% APR finance
Drive Information:
- Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX
- Battery: Bosch PowerTube 600Wh
- User Interface: Bosch Kiox 300 display with LED Remote
The Ghost E-ASX Essential is a full-suspension electric mountain bike designed to balance climbing support with confident handling on technical trails. Its aluminium frame neatly integrates the Bosch drive system and 600Wh PowerTube battery, while 160mm of front suspension gives you plenty of capability for rougher terrain and demanding descents.
Power comes from the Bosch Performance Line CX motor, providing responsive pedal assistance for steep climbs and longer days on the trails. Paired with the integrated 600Wh PowerTube battery, the system gives the E-ASX the support needed for exploring further and tackling routes with plenty of climbing. The supplied specification doesn't state the motor's maximum torque, so we've left this figure unspecified rather than assuming the output.
A Bosch Kiox 300 display provides easy access to ride and system information, while the separate LED Remote lets you control assistance without having to take your hand away from the grip.
Up front, the RockShox Psylo Silver RC fork provides 160mm of travel and uses a Solo Air spring, making spring pressure easy to adjust to suit rider weight and preference. The RC damper provides control over the fork's behaviour, helping manage the suspension across changing trail conditions.
At the rear, a RockShox Deluxe Select R shock uses a DebonAir+ air spring to complement the long-travel front end. Together, the RockShox suspension helps maintain grip and control over roots, rocks and rougher sections of trail while providing support for bigger impacts.
The mixed wheel setup is designed to combine the rollover ability and stability of a larger front wheel with the more agile feel and extra clearance of a smaller rear wheel. This helps the E-ASX feel composed on steeper descents without sacrificing manoeuvrability through tighter sections of trail.
Continental Xynotal Trail Endurance tyres provide a trail-focused tread pattern for grip and predictable handling across varied off-road surfaces. They're fitted to XLC WR-M39 rims with a 30mm internal width, giving the tyres a supportive platform for trail riding.
Shimano CUES components provide a straightforward drivetrain designed with durability in mind. The CUES RD-U6000 Shadow+ rear derailleur helps control chain movement over rough ground, while Rapidfire+ shifting makes it easy to move through the gears. The CS-LG300 cassette and CN-LG500 LINKGLIDE chain are designed to cope with the increased loads associated with e-bike riding.
Although the specification lists the bike as 12-speed, the supplied CUES SL-U6000-10R shifter and CS-LG300-10 cassette identify this as a 10-speed drivetrain, so we've used the component specifications here.
Tektro HD-M535 hydraulic disc brakes use four-piston callipers with large 203mm rotors front and rear. This combination provides the braking power and control needed to manage the additional weight and speed of a full-suspension e-MTB, particularly on longer or steeper descents.
An XLC dropper post lets you lower the saddle from the handlebar when descending, giving you more room to move around the bike. The supplied specification lists up to 200mm of drop, helping you get the saddle well out of the way on steeper and more technical terrain.
The Ghost E-ASX Essential brings together Bosch assistance, long-travel RockShox suspension and trail-focused components in a versatile aluminium e-MTB. It's a good match for riders looking to tackle technical trails, demanding climbs and longer off-road rides without stepping into an overly specialised setup.
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
| Frame | High Aluminium Uni |
| Fork | Rockshox Psylo Silver RC, Crown Adjust, Solo Air, 160 mm |
| Rear Shock | Rockshox Deluxe Select R 210x55mm, DebonAir+ |
| Headset | Acros Semi-integrated Blocklock 120° Tapered ZS56/ZS56 |
| Stem | XLC Not Adjustable ST-M50, Dia. 35 mm, L: 50 mm, A-Head |
| Bars | XLC Riser Bar HB-M34, Dia. 35 mm, Rise: 20 mm, backsweep 9° |
| Front Brake | Tektro Hydraulic Disc brake HD-M535, 4 pistons, resin pad, 203 mm |
| Rear Brake | Tektro Hydraulic Disc brake HD-M535, 4 pistons, resin pad, 203 mm |
| Brake Lever | Tektro HD-M535-BL |
| Rear Mech | Shimano CUES RD-U6000 10/11s, Shadow+ |
| Shifters | Shimano Triggershift CUES SL-U6000-10R, Rapidfire+ |
| Speed | 12 |
| Rims | XLC WR-M39 Disc 30/622 32H 6,5 mm Valve |
| Front Tyre | Continental Xynotal Trail Endurance, foldable skin SL 60-622 |
| Rear Tyre | Continental Xynotal Trail Endurance, foldable skin SL 60-622 |
| Seat Post | XLC Dropperpost Dropper SP-T21, Dia. 34.9 mm, Travel: 200 mm 555 mm |
| Saddle | XLC MTB Sport Comfort SA-S11 Steel Rail 155 mm |
| Chainset | XLC CR-E40 DM Chainring BDU38 + CR-E18 Crankarms 165 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-LG500 9-11s, LINKGLIDE |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES CS-LG300-10, HG |
| Pedals | XLC Flat Pedal PD-M29 w/ Reflector + integrated Pins |
| Battery Size (WH) | Bosch PowerTube 600Wh |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| User Interface | Bosch Kiox 300 + LED Remote |
Electric Bike Bike Size Chart
|
Height |
e Bike Size |
e Road Bike Size |
e Mountain Bike Size* |
|
4’8” – 5’1” 143 – 155 cm |
XXS |
44 cm |
13” (33 cm) |
|
5’1” – 5’4” 155 – 163 cm |
XS |
48 cm |
15” (38 cm) |
|
5’4” – 5’7” 163 – 170 cm |
S |
51 cm |
16” (41 cm) |
|
5’7” – 5’10” 170 – 178 cm |
M |
54 cm |
18” (46cm) |
|
5’10” – 6’0” 178 – 183 cm |
L |
56 cm |
19” (48cm) |
|
6’0” – 6’3” 183 – 191 cm |
XL |
58 cm |
20” (51 cm) |
|
6’3” – 6’5” 191 – 196 cm |
XXL |
60 cm |
21” (53 cm) |
|
6’5” – 6’9” 196 – 205 cm |
XXXL |
62 cm |
22” (56 cm) |
* Mountain bikes are sized differently to road bikes. Typically, they are sized in inches as the first MTBs were produced in the USA. European brands like Lapierre and Haibike like to use centimeters for all their bikes. The measurements of their mountain bikes doesn’t match their road bikes but is like a simple conversion from the inches measurement. This is why we have included cm measurements in brackets for the e mountain bike column.
See our bike size guide for more on bike sizing
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