Ghost Lector SF Essential Review

Ghost Lector SF Essential Review

Ghost Lector SF Essential Review

Price: 3199 €
category: Downcountry
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 120 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • Super geo concept
  • strong climber
  • great frame
  • 5 years warranty
  • competitors ride better in the downhills
  • there are better groupsets
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Ghost Lector SF Essential in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Allround-Hardtail up to 6000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 3199 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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XS
S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
29
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Stack
-
598
598
598
635
663
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Reach
-
407
441
476
496
521
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Top Tube Length
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582
617
652
683
715
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Seat Tube Length
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393
417
441
465
489
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Seat Tube Angle
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73,7
73,7
73,7
73,7
73,7
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Head Tube Length
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90
90
90
110
140
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Head Tube Angle
-
68
68
68
68
68
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Bottom Bracket Drop
-
74
74
74
74
74
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
-
301
301
301
301
301
-
Chainstay Length
-
430
430
430
430
430
-
Wheelbase
-
1107
1142
1177
1214
1249
-
Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame LECTOR LC
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork Fox 34 Float SC Performance Remote 100 mm (XS-M) 120 mm (L-XL)
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX RD-M7100 12-S
  • Crank Shimano FC-MT511 32T
  • Cassette Shimano Deore CS-M6100 10-51
  • Brake Set Shimano SLX BR-M7000 / BR-M7110 180/160 mm Disc
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Rims WTB ST Light i25
  • Front Hub Shimano HB-MT410-B 15x110 mm
  • Rear Hub Shimano FH-MT410-B 12x148 mm
  • Tires Front Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 29x2.25
  • Tires Rear Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 29x2.25
  • Saddle Selle Italia SLS
  • Seat Post GND 51 Carbon 34.9 mm
  • Stem Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm
  • Handle Bar Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm 700 mm (XS) 720 mm (S) 740 mm (M-L) 760 mm (XL)
  • Handle Bar Width 740
  • Head Set Acros Blocklock AZX-220-R4

Expirience with the Ghost Lector SF Essential

Ludwig Döhl The Lector SF Essential not only has an extremely unique look, but also one of the most modern approaches to equipment. The L sized frame comes with 120 mm spring travel. The higher priced models also have an integrated telescopic support. The short stem ensures direct handling. Oh yes, we love this bike! The trend towards more high speed stability geometries stops with Ghost. Good! Because with this balanced handling model, you are equipped for all situations on the trail. Well trained athletes are likely to really enjoy the sporty seating position. If you love crisp downhill runs, there are other Downcountry-Bike around under 4500 Euro that would suit you better. The sporty orientation of the Ghost Lector SF Essential can't be denied. The Ghost Lector SF Essential is superior on lung-searing climbs within the Downcountry-Bikes. With 5 years the warranty is another neat feature. Check the size chart exactly before buying: the Ghost Downcountry-Bike sizing runs big.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.