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    LECTOR ESSENTIAL2025 Ghost
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($3,720)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		26.5 lbs
    6.0
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Performance Float 34
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
    		SLX, Deore
    Drivetrain
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    ghost-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Ghost LECTOR ESSENTIAL is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Specs
    LECTOR ESSENTIAL2025 Ghost
    Frame

    HIGH Carbon Uni

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    FOX Factory 34 Float SC Performance Remote 100 mm

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BSA BB-MT800

    Headset

    Acros Semi-integrated Blocklock AZX-220 R4, 44/56 ALU BLK

    Stem

    Ghost Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm, L: 45 mm

    Handlebar

    Ghost Flat bar Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm

    Saddle

    Selle Italia MTB SLS

    Seatpost

    Ghost Non Suspension GND51 Carbon Length: 400 mm, Dia 34.9 mm 400 mm

    Type: Suspension

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX RD-M7100 12s, Shadow+

    Crank

    Shimano Deore FC-MT511 170

    Shifters

    Shimano Triggershift Deore SL-M6100, Rapidfire+

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, MICRO SPLINE

    Chain

    Shimano Deore CN-M6100

    Brakes

    Shimano Hydraulic Disc brake SLX BR-M7000, 180 mm

    Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BL-M7100

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST Light i25

    Front Hub

    Shimano HB-MT410-B 15x110 mm

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-MT400-B 12x148 mm

    Tires

    Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2.25

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano SM-RT54 180 / 160 mm, Centerlock 0 mm

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