Ghost Lector FS SF UC U Advanced

The “Lector FS SF UC U Advanced” model from Ghost, released in 2021, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced specifications and excellent build quality. Priced at 4,999 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of technical features suitable for both ambitious amateur riders and professionals.

The Lector FS UC’s frame forms the basis of this bike and ensures a stable yet lightweight construction. The model’s brakes consist of Formula Cura 2/2-piston calipers with 180 mm brake discs at the front and rear, ensuring reliable and powerful braking performance. The brake levers are also from Formula Cura and offer precise control.

The drivetrain is an SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-speed system, which, in combination with the SRAM GX Eagle shift levers, enables smooth and efficient gear changes. The fork is a Rock Shox SID Select+ RL Oneloc with 120 mm of travel (on sizes M–XL) and the rear shock is a Rock Shox SID Luxe Select+ RL with 115 mm of travel (also on sizes M–XL), ensuring excellent damping performance and comfort.

The bottom bracket is an SRAM Pressfit DUB, and the crankset consists of a Truvativ Stylo 6K with 32 teeth. The cassette is a SRAM XG 1275 with a 10–50 gear range, offering a wide range of gears and making it suitable for various types of terrain.

The handlebars are Syntace Vector Rise, available in various diameters and widths depending on frame size (up to 760 mm for size XL), ensuring optimum ergonomics and control. The grips are ESI Grip in black, providing a comfortable and secure grip. The stem is a Syntace Megaforce2 with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The bike’s tyres are Maxxis Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed Exo in size 29x2.35, which are renowned for their excellent traction and durability. The wheelset consists of Syntace W28i wheels with an axle width of 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear, ensuring stable and robust performance.

The saddle is a Selle Italia SLR Boost, which is prized for its comfort and lightness. The seatpost is a mechanical Eightpins with a diameter of 34.9 mm, allowing for precise adjustment.

In summary, the “Lector FS SF UC U Advanced” from Ghost is a high-performance mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality components and well-thought-out design. It offers excellent handling characteristics both on challenging trails and on longer rides.