Square Trekking
Origin
Ghost was founded in 1993 in Waldsassen, Bavaria (Germany) by Klaus Möhwald and Uwe Kalliwoda, and built its reputation on aluminium mountain and cross bikes engineered for the demanding German and Alpine market. The Square family is Ghost's urban/trekking range, and the Square Trekking sits at the practical, do-everything end of it: a fully-equipped 'Deutschland-spec' trekking bike with lights, guards and a rack fitted from the factory, so it is street-legal and commute-ready straight out of the box. Since roughly 2019 it has been a steady catalogue staple, sold across many trim levels and refreshed yearly, aimed squarely at riders who want a reliable German-brand commuter/tourer without paying premium money. Ghost has been part of the Accell Group (alongside Haibike, Lapierre and others), which gives the model wide European dealer coverage.
Specifications
- Frame
- 6061 aluminium, 'Square Trekking AL'; diamond (unisex/U) and low-step (Mid / W step-through) frames
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano 3x8 (Acera/Altus, base) or 3x9 (Alivio/XT, higher trims); triple chainring 48-38-28 or 48-36-26, 11-34/11-36 cassette
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc, 160 mm rotors — Shimano BR-MT200 (2023+ Base/Essential) or Tektro HD-M285 (2019-2021)
- Wheels
- 700c (622) — Rodi Excalibur XC 19 mm alloy rims, 32H; front hub dynamo (Shimano DH-3D37)
The verdict
- Fully equipped from the factory — dynamo lights, mudguards, rack and puncture-resistant tyres mean it's commute-ready with nothing to buy
- Reliable, easy-to-service Shimano parts and hydraulic disc brakes across the range
- Good value and wide dealer support as an established German brand (Accell Group)
- Fairly heavy at ~17 kg — noticeable on hills and when carrying up stairs
- Base trims use entry-level Acera/Altus groupsets and a basic SR Suntour fork that offers limited real suspension
- Confusing model sprawl (numeric 2.8/4.8/6.8, then Base/Essential, plus Mid/W frames) makes it hard to know exactly which spec you're getting
Generations
2019-2021 (numeric trims)
- Model named by number; top 6.8 build could carry XT rear mech.
- Frame
- U (diamond) / W (step-through)
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-M285 hydraulic disc
2023-2024 (Base / Essential)
- Simplified two-tier naming; Base ~€899, Essential ~€999, Schwalbe Energizer tyres.
- Frame
- Diamond + Mid (low-step)
- Brakes
- Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc
Versions & builds
Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.
| Spec | Square Trekking 2.8 / 4.8 / 6.8 AL (U / W) | Square Trekking (Base/Essential era, numeric) | CurrentSquare Trekking Base | CurrentSquare Trekking Essential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2019 | 2021 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Frame | Alloy, diamond (U) or step-through (W) | Alloy, U / W / Mid | Square Trekking AL, diamond + Mid low-step | Square Trekking AL, diamond + Mid low-step |
| Drivetrain | 3x8 (2.8, Acera) up to 3x9 XT (6.8); triple 48-38-28 / 48-36-26 | 3x8 / 3x9 Shimano; 11-34 or 11-36 | Shimano 3x8 — Acera RD-M360, SL-M315, FC-TY301 48-38-28, CS-HG31 11-34 | Shimano 3x9 Alivio — RD-T4000, FC-T4010 48-36-26, CS-HG400-9 11-34, KMC X9 chain |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M285 hydraulic disc 160 mm | Hydraulic disc 160 mm | Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc 160 mm | Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc 160 mm |
| MSRP | €600 | €700 | €899 | €999 |
| Purpose | Value | Balanced | Value | Balanced |
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