The Race Lector is one of the most affordable carbon models that TOUR has ever tested. The bike is based on the elegant, technically good carbon frame that Haibike and Lapierre also use. It allows a relatively relaxed riding position and impresses with high riding stability and good suspension comfort. The bike offers no other highlights. The Tiagra brakes lack braking power due to simple pads, especially when operated from the top handlebar position. Heavy, single-suspension Shimano wheels make the bike feel a little sluggish when pedalling. The Tiagra 2x10 drivetrain, upgraded with a 105 rear derailleur,
is visually a little outdated, but shifts as precisely and smoothly as you would expect from Shimano. The smallest gear with 34 to 30 teeth is perfect for steep hills.
Price 1,399 Euro
Weight 8.4 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.ghost-bikes.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,235/413/79 grammes
Frame sizes*** 47, 50, 53, 56, 59 cm
Seat/steering angle 73°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 550/570/179 mm plus 13 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/52 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 577/388 mm/1.49
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing No-name, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears Shimano Tiagra
Bottom bracket Shimano FC-R565 (50/34 t., Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres Shimano R500/Schwalbe Durano 23C
Handlebar/stem FSA Vero/FSA OS190
Saddle/post Prologo Zero2/Ghost (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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