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2023 Ghost

Lector SF Essential

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

Manufacturer Price

€3,199($3,720)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox Performance Float 34
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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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 SF Essential

27 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'5"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

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Reviews
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Comparing Anne Terpstra & Nadine Rieder's Ghost Lector FS Race Bikes - Albstadt XC World Cup 2021

May 2021 · Ed Spratt

Take a closer look at Anne Terpstra and Nadine Rieder's race machines.

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Spotted: Ghost Lector FS full suspension XC mountain bike prototype debuts at World Cup

Oct 2020 · Cory Benson

A new prototype Ghost Lector FS full suspension cross-country bike, showed up on the World Cup stage, and we get a close look...

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

LECTOR LC

ColorRaw Carbon

Fork

Fox 34 Float SC Performance Remote 100 mm (XS-M) 120 mm (L-XL)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT800

Stem

Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm

Handlebar

Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm 700 mm (XS) 720 mm (S) 740 mm (M-L) 760 mm (XL)

Saddle

Selle Italia SLS

Seatpost

GND 51 Carbon 34.9 mm

TypeRigid

Grips

WTB Trail II

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX RD-M7100 12-S

Crank

Shimano FC-MT511 32T

Cassette

Shimano Deore CS-M6100 10-51

Chain

Shimano Deore CN-M6100

Brakes

Shimano SLX BR-M7000 / BR-M7110 180/160 mm Disc

TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano BL-M7100

Wheels
Rims

Front: WTB ST Light i25, Rear: WTB ST Light i25

Tires

Front: Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 29x2.25, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 29x2.25

Disc Rotors

Shimano SM-RT54 180 / 160 mm

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