Ghost Lector SF Replica

The "Lector SF Replica" model from Ghost, released in 2023, is a state-of-the-art mountain bike that stands out for its high-quality components and light weight. Priced at EUR 5,799, the bike offers a wide range of technical features that will appeal to both ambitious amateur cyclists and professional riders.

The frame of the Lector SF Replica is made from CARBON LECTOR UC, which contributes to its low overall weight of just 11 kg. The bike’s braking system is completed by SRAM Level TL 180 / 160 mm disc brakes and matching SRAM Level TL brake levers. The front brake disc is a SRAM Centerline measuring 180 / 160 mm.

The bike’s drivetrain is a SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed system, which enables precise and reliable gear changes. The drivetrain is powered by the SRAM GX Eagle, whilst the bottom bracket is a SRAM Pressfit DUB. The crankset consists of a Truvativ Stylo 6K with a 32T chainring, and the cassette is an SRAM XG 1295 with a 10–52 tooth range.

The Lector SF Replica’s fork is a Rock Shox SID SL Select RL with 120 mm of travel, ensuring optimum damping. The handlebars, a Ground Fiftyone 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, and the stem is also a Ground Fiftyone, measuring 45 mm in length and with a 6-degree angle.

The bike is fitted with a Syntace V25 wheelset, fitted with Maxxis Aspen Exo tyres in size 29x2.25 at the front and rear. The saddle is a Selle Italia SLR Boost, and the seatpost is an Eightpins mechanical model with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

The frame geometry offers a reach of 497 mm, a stack of 635 mm and a seat tube length of 465 mm. The top tube measures 683 mm, the head tube angle is 68 degrees and the seat tube angle is 74 degrees. The head tube length is 110 mm, the chainstay length is 430 mm and the bottom bracket drop is 60 mm. The standover height is 745 mm, the crank length is 175 mm and the wheelbase measures 1214 mm in total.

Overall, the 2023 Ghost Lector SF Replica offers an impressive combination of lightness, stability and advanced technology, making it an outstanding model in its price range.