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ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 28 vs Brooks Ghost 18

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 28 and Brooks Ghost 18
SpecASICS GEL-CUMULUS 28Brooks Ghost 18
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 8 mm 10 mm
Weight 259 g 289.2 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes Yes
Price See retailer ~$150.00

Which should you pick?

ASICS

Pick the GEL-CUMULUS 28 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 259 g vs 289.2 g
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Brooks

Pick the Ghost 18 if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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Specs from the makers’ own pages: ASICS, Brooks.

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