Ghost Lector SF Advanced

The “Lector SF Advanced” model from Ghost, released in 2023, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its top-class specifications and precise workmanship. The bike’s frame is made from CARBON LECTOR UC, which not only ensures a low weight of 11 kg but also provides high stability and stiffness.

The bike is fitted with Shimano SLX BRM7000 / BRM7110 brakes, which, with 180 mm and 160 mm brake discs respectively, ensure reliable braking performance. The brake levers are also from Shimano (SLX BLM7100), enabling optimal calibration and control. The Lector SF Advanced is fitted with a Shimano XT RDM8100 12-speed groupset, which ensures precise and rapid gear changes.

The Fox 34 Float SC Performance Elite FIT4 Remote fork offers 100 mm of travel, ensuring comfort and control, particularly on rough terrain. The bottom bracket is a Shimano PressFit, and the crankset consists of a Shimano SLX FCM7100 with 32 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano SLX CSM7100 with a 10–51-tooth range, and power is transmitted via a Shimano SLX CNM7100 chain.

The handlebars, a Ground Fiftyone model with a diameter of 31.8 mm, vary in width depending on frame size: 700 mm (XS), 720 mm (S), 740 mm (ML) and 760 mm (XL). The grips are ESI Grip Racer’s Edge, which ensure a secure grip. The stem, also from Ground Fiftyone, is 45 mm long and has a 6-degree angle. The headset is an Acros Blocklock AZX220R4.

The wheelset consists of Syntace V25 hubs (15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear) and is fitted with Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance tyres in size 29x2.25. The saddle is a Selle Italia SLS, and the seatpost is a hydraulic Eightpins with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

The bike’s geometry is designed for performance and comfort: the reach is 477 mm, the stack 599 mm, the seat tube length 441 mm and the top tube length 652 mm. The head tube angle is 68 degrees, the seat tube angle is 74 degrees, and the head tube length is 90 mm. The chainstay length is 430 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 65 mm, the standover height is 720 mm and the crank length is 170 mm. The bike’s wheelbase measures 1177 mm in total.

Priced at 4,799 EUR, the Ghost Lector SF Advanced offers excellent value for money for ambitious mountain bikers who value high-quality components and well-thought-out geometry.