Ghost Lector SF Essential

The "Lector SF Essential" model from Ghost, released in 2023, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its technical features and the use of advanced materials. Priced at 3,199 EUR, this bike offers a combination of performance and quality that appeals to both ambitious recreational cyclists and competitive riders.

The frame of the Lector SF Essential is made from CARBON LECTOR LC, which not only gives the bike a high level of stability but also reduces its weight to a remarkable 11 kg. This contributes significantly to its agility and riding dynamics. The brakes are Shimano SLX BRM7000 / BRM7110 with 180/160 mm discs, which, in combination with the Shimano BLM7100 brake levers and the Shimano SMRT54 front brake disc, ensure reliable and precise braking performance.

The Shimano SLX RDM7100 12-speed system is used for gear changes, controlled via the Shimano Deore SL-M6100 shifter. This combination enables precise and rapid gear changes across the 12 available gears. The fork is a Fox 34 Float SC Performance Remote with 120 mm of travel, providing excellent damping and control.

The bottom bracket is a Shimano BBMT800, whilst the crankset consists of a Shimano FCMT511 with a 32T chainring. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CSM6100 1051, and the drivetrain is completed by the Shimano Deore CNM6100 chain. The handlebars are Ground Fiftyone with a diameter of 31.8 mm and a width of 760 mm, ensuring optimum control and comfort. The grips are WTB Trail II, which provide extra grip.

The stem is also from Ground Fiftyone, with a length of 45 mm and an angle of 6 degrees. The headset is an Acros Blocklock AZX220R4. The rims are WTB ST Light i25, fitted with Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance tyres in size 29x2.25, fitted to both the front and rear. The front hub is a Shimano HBMT410B 15x110 mm and the rear a Shimano FHMT410B 12x148 mm, both fitted with DT Swiss 2.0 spokes.

The saddle is a Selle Italia SLS, mounted on a GND 51 carbon seatpost with a diameter of 34.9 mm and a GW Seatclamp with a clamp width of 38.0 mm. The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 521 mm, a stack of 663 mm, a seat tube length of 489 mm, a top tube length of 715 mm, a head tube angle of 68 degrees, a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, a head tube length of 140 mm, a chainstay length of 430 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 60 mm, a standover height of 770 mm, a crank length of 175 mm and a wheelbase of 1249 mm.

The Ghost Lector SF Essential is therefore a well-designed and high-performance mountain bike, characterised by its high-quality components and carefully tuned geometry. It offers an outstanding combination of lightness, stability and control, which performs impressively on both challenging trails and in competition.