As a package, the FR AMR 6 AL looks great for the money. There’s a seriously stubby stem attached to the 780mm bar, a KS dropper, SRAM’s GX gearing and Guide anchors, and RockShox dampers. Travel is split 170/160mm front and rear, and although we’re fans of the easy-to-tune Yari RC fork and Monarch Plus RC3 shock, things never felt as balanced as we’d have liked. While the rear end is plenty plush enough and boosts traction from the nervousfeeling Michelin tyres, you’ll have to hike up the pressure and add some volume bands to stop the shock blowing through its stroke. The Ghost’s dimensions are relatively conservative, and when loading the bike hard through turns or hammering at the pedals, things didn’t feel as taut, efficient or accurate as we’d have hoped.
Price $3900