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2018 Ghost

LECTOR X 8.9 UC

A 29″ carbon frame rigid crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

€3,499($4,069)
Weight20.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01 Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesSRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

LECTOR X 8.9 UC

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Ghost Lector LC 3 review

Sep 2016 · Guy Kesteven

Phenomenally stiff power delivery, at the expense of comfort and speed when on rough trails

Highs
  • Rock-solid power transfer from pedal to trail, quality Shimano XT transmission and Evo spec Schwalbe Rocket Ron tyres

Lows
  • Stiff frame chokes speed on even vaguely rough terrain, RockShox Recon fork batters and clatters on bigger hits

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Ghost Lector LC 6, a sharp cross country racer

Nov 2015 · Brad Hunter

The Ghost Lector LC 6 is the German brand’s third model up in its cross country hardtail lineup. Within the Lector range, you find drivetrain and brake options from both Shimano and SraM, and with Fox or RockShox handling the suspension duties.

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MBR
Ghost AMR Riot Lector 5 (2015) review - MBR

Aug 2015 · James Smurthwaite

In its quest to save weight, the Ghost AMR Riot Lector 5 compromises on suspension performance

Highs
  • The incredible singletrack acceleration and climbing efficiency feels more slack-angled XC racer than trail bike.

Lows
  • Rear suspension suffers from stiction and is too firm off the top, making for an extremely bumpy ride.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

LECTOR UC

ColorNightblack / Neonyellow

Fork

GHOST UC Rigid

Shock

-

Headset

16012

Stem

Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm

Handlebar

Ground Fiftyone Team 740 mm Dia. 31.8 mm

Saddle

Fizik Antares R7

Seatpost

Ground Fiftyone Team Carbon 31.6 mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle 12-S

Front Derailleur

-

Crank

Truvativ Descendant X-Sync 32T

Cassette

SRAM XG 1275 10-50

Brakes

SRAM Level T 2/2 Piston 180 / 160 mm Disc

TypeSRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT Swiss M 1700 Spline 25 mm Wheelset 15x110 mm, Rear: DT Swiss M 1700 Spline 25 mm Wheelset 12x148 mm SRAM XD

Tires

Continental Race King Black Chilli 29x2.2

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