Ghost LECTOR 7.9 LC 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,071$
Weight | 11.4 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Groupset GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
LECTOR LC
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox RS1 Oneloc 100 mm
Rear Shock
-
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle 12-S
Front Derailleur
-
Cassette
SRAM XG 1275 10-50
Crank
Truvativ Descendant 6K X-Sync 32T
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula DHT-142 12x142 mm SRAM XD
Rear Hub
SRAM PS Front Hub 15x110 mm
Rims
Rodi Tryp 622x25 mm 32H
Tires
Continental X-King Perf. PureGrip 29x2.2
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Level T 2/2 Piston 180 / 160 mm Disc
Cockpit
Stem
Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm
Handlebar
Ground Fiftyone 740 mm Dia. 31.8 mm
Headset
16012
Seat
Saddle
Fizik Antares R7
Seatpost
Ground Fiftyone 31.6 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 301 mm | 301 mm | 301 mm | 301 mm |
| Front Center | 672 mm | 687 mm | 702 mm | 713 mm |
| Rake | -661 mm | -794 mm | -952 mm | -1110 mm |
| Trail | 8474 mm | 4784 mm | 3319 mm | 2540 mm |
| Stack | 613 mm | 622 mm | 632 mm | 641 mm |
| Reach | 416 mm | 429 mm | 442 mm | 449 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 602 mm | 617 mm | 632 mm | 643 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 60 ° | 60 ° | 60 ° | 60 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 695 mm | 695 mm | 695 mm | 695 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 95.5 mm | 105.5 mm | 115.5 mm | 125.5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Standover Height | 426 mm | 466 mm | 506 mm | 546 mm |
| Front Travel | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
LECTOR 7.9 LC is a Ghost Lector model. Ghost launched 59 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Ghost Lector bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Ghost Lector Kid 1.6 LC 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1698$. On the other hand, Ghost LECTOR 8.9 LC 2018, is the most expensive and costs 4246$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Ghost released this model in 2018, its price was 3715$. In conclusion, this bike price is 95.01% higher than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Crosscountry bike is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Weighing 11.4 kg (25.13 lbs), the LECTOR 7.9 LC model is a bit lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 8.77% lighter than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Overview of components
Wheels size
The wheels on LECTOR 7.9 LC are the 29″ aluminum type. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Ghost LECTOR 7.9 LC has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Ghost LECTOR 7.9 LC bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.