Ghost Lector: suspension setup & specs
The Ghost Lector is a cross-country hardtail with 110–120 mm of fork travel. Below you will find all 4 current builds with fork, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Ghost Lector →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal | FOX 34 Float Performance (110 mm) | – | €2,499 | Setup → |
| Advanced | RockShox SID Select 2P Charger RL Remote (110 mm) | – | €2,999 | Setup → |
| Pro | FOX 34 FLOAT Performance Elite (110 mm) | – | €3,999 | Setup → |
| FS Essential | RockShox SID Select 2P Charger RL Remote (120 mm) | – | €4,699 | Setup → |
How it compares
Up front the Ghost Lector runs 110–120 mm – 10 mm more than the 100 mm median we calculated from 46 bikes in the “cross-country hardtail” category. On travel, it slots in between the Ghost Kato and the Ghost Lector FS in the Ghost range. Ghost builds the frame from carbon.
The Ghost Lector is not a budget bike: even the Universal build costs €2,499, while the category median is €1,450. For the FS Essential build, Ghost asks €4,699. The fork line-up ranges from the FOX 34 Float Performance to the FOX 34 FLOAT Performance Elite. According to Ghost, the maximum system weight (bike, rider and kit) is 120 kg.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (FOX 34 Float Performance): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: turn the red FOX and RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.
Target SAG for the Ghost Lector
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Ghost specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
110 mm fork (Universal, Advanced, Pro)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 19 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 22 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 24 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 22 mm |
120 mm fork (FS Essential)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 20 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 24 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 26 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 24 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.40″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: Schwalbe Racing Ray Super Race, Addix Speed, 67EPI 60-622; Schwalbe Rick XC Pro, Addix Speedgrip, 67EPI 62-622.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.