Ghost Lector SF Universal Review

Ghost Lector SF Universal Review

Ghost Lector SF Universal Review

Price: 3799 €
category: Downcountry
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 120 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • Super geo concept
  • coherent overall package
  • strong climber
  • superb frame
  • 5 years warranty
  • there are stronger bikes in the downhill
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 Universal 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 3799 €.

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
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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
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68
68
68
68
68
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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74
74
74
74
74
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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301
301
301
301
301
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Chainstay Length
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430
430
430
430
430
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Wheelbase
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1107
1142
1177
1214
1249
-
Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame LECTOR LC
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork Rock Shox SID SL Select RL 100 mm (XS-M) 120 mm (L-XL)
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 Eagle 12-S
  • Crank Truvativ Stylo 6K 32T
  • Cassette SRAM XG 1275 10-52
  • Brake Set SRAM Level TL 180 / 160 mm Disc
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Rims Syntace V25 15x110 mm
  • Tires Front Maxxis Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed Exo 29x2.35
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed Exo 29x2.35
  • 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 Universal

Ludwig Döhl The Lector SF Universal 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! Thanks to a moderate 68 degree head tube angle, the handling is pleasantly balanced. The combination of a long top tube and low stack value will make you sit sporty on the Lector SF Universal. If you love flying down steep, rocky and loamy trails, the Downcountry-Bike of Ghost doesn't really suit you. Other manufacturers build Downcountry-Bike in the same price range that are more focused on descends. Apart from this criticism, the sporty orientation makes the Ghost Downcountry-Bike the best climber in the price range below under 4500 Euro. A nice warranty promises sustainability. With 5 years warranty Ghost sets the bar high! Pay attention when selecting your size: the Ghost Lector SF Universal 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.