Lanao Advanced
Origin
Ghost was founded in 1993 in Waldsassen, Bavaria (Germany) by Uwe Kalliwoda and Klaus Möhwald, and grew into one of the better-known value-focused German MTB brands, later part of the Accell Group. The Lanao is Ghost's long-running women's hardtail platform: a female-specific take on their Kato/Lanao cross-country geometry, built around a steeply sloping top tube for a low standover and a riding position tuned between sporty and comfortable. Ghost showed women-specific Lanao models (including early e-MTB versions) as far back as Eurobike 2016. Within that line the 'Advanced' trim has consistently been the sensible upper-mid pick: an air fork with lockout and Shimano hydraulic brakes at a price that undercuts the flagship Lanao Pro.
Specifications
- Frame
- Aluminium (Lanao AL), women's-specific geometry with steeply sloping top tube for low standover
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Year-dependent: 2024-25 Shimano Cues 2x10 (FC-U6000 36-22T, 11-39); 2022-23 Shimano Deore 2x10 (FC-M4100 36-26T, 11-42); ~2021 & earlier Shimano Alivio 3x9 (44-32-22T, 11-36)
- Brakes
- Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotors front and rear (across recent years)
- Wheels
- 27.5" (650B); Rodi Excalibur XC 19 rims on Shimano hubs (TX505 / QR 100 mm front, 135 mm rear)
The verdict
- Strong value for money — air fork with lockout plus hydraulic discs at a mid price
- Women's-specific low-standover geometry is confidence-inspiring and easy to mount
- Playful, capable handling (short chainstays, moderate reach) that punches above its price on descents
- Entry-to-mid components (Alivio/Deore/Cues, MT200 brakes) — fine but not high-end
- Heavier alloy build with no dropper post from factory
- 27.5" wheels and 100 mm travel limit it to XC/light trail, not aggressive terrain
Generations
Alivio era (to ~2021)
- Triple front, simplest of the three eras; heavier drivetrain.
Deore era (2022-2023)
- Cleaner 2x10, widest gear range (~529%); well-reviewed value sweet spot.
Cues era (2024-2025)
- Newest Shimano unified group; better parts availability going forward, slightly narrower range than Deore.
Versions & builds
Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.
| Spec | Lanao Advanced (Alivio 3x9) | Lanao Advanced (Deore 2x10) | CurrentLanao Advanced (Cues 2x10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | 2023 | 2025 |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Alivio 3x9 (44-32-22T, 11-36) | Shimano Deore 2x10 (FC-M4100 36-26T, 11-42) | Shimano Cues 2x10 (FC-U6000 36-22T, 11-39) |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT200 180 mm | Shimano BR-MT200 180 mm | Shimano BR-MT200 180 mm |
| MSRP | €799 | €949 | €899 |
| Purpose | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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