Ghost RT Lector Pro Team Suspension Bike 2012

This bike is the equipment of our professional riders when the terrain gets rough. The ultra lightweight carbon frame made of high-modulus fiber, Sram XX groupset, Tune and Ritchey Superlogic components and Rock Shox SID XX WC fork as well as the Monarch RT3 shock guarantee the amazing weight of this race machine. Only the best is good enough for this bicycle! Built to win!

Technologies:
• Tapered Headtube: The tapered head tube broadens towards the bottom leading to better force transfer from the fork to the frame. The increased stiffness of the tapered head tube combined with the tapered fork lead to the bicycle’s improved and more direct steering.
• Specific Chainstay Length: The SCL principle: Chainstay lengths actually grow with their respective frame sizes. The ratio between chainstay lengths and wheelbase always stays the same. This yields a noticeable advantage: perfectly balanced riding performance regardless of how tall you are.
• Reverse Hanger: The reverse hanger leads to even more direct shifting because the hanger is mounted on the inside of the chain stay reducing bending stress during shifting.
• Composite Pressfit BB System: Bearing shells are directly pressed – and not screwed - into the bottom bracket housing without requiring an extra aluminum insert. The increased housing width results in increased stiffness and improved stability.
• PressFit :PressFit Bottom Brackets feature bearing shells that are directly pressed – and not screwed - into the bottom bracket housing. The larger housing width allows for a wider down tube. Greater support width results in increased stiffness. The screwless design improves stability and reduces maintenance.
• Needle Bearing System: Our Needle Bearing System ensures super sensitive chainstay performance, as many test results have impressively shown. The technology is both simple and ingenious. The needle bearings are located in the damper eye, replacing commonly used bush bearings, and ensure a minimum break-away torque. The break-away torque is the permanent force that needs to be overcome before the shock element activates. The low torque results in an outstanding responsiveness to even the smallest bumps.
• Multifunctional Bottom Bracket: The MBB is hollow-forged and unites a total of 5 functions in only one component: 1.Bottom bracket adapter, 2.Main bearing for the rear triangle, 3.Connection to the down tube, 4.Damper linkage, 5.Connection to the seat tube
• E-Type: This technology means that the front derailleur is screwed directly onto the frame. Frame stressing shell mounting solutions are a thing of the past. The result of this system integration is another improvement yielding even lighter frames. In addition, you will also notice significantly improved performance. Thanks to the ultra-precise manufacturing process the derailleur is always perfectly located in relation to the chain ring. Crisp and supremely precise gear shifting provides even more riding fun
• Anti Squat Technology: Clever positioning of the rear triangle pivot points eliminates squatting during pedaling (anti-squat effect) and offers efficient power transmission without unwanted bobbing. Traction is improved and negative forces are eliminated.
• GQC Ghost Quality Center - We Test - You Ride: We only accept premium quality. This is why our bicycles and all components are tested according to the latest technology standards. Our test labs enable us to simulate trail and real-world riding in the lab and to fast-forward a bike’s entire life cycle within a few days. We want to make absolutely sure that you are not a part of our test series, but get a bicycle you can trust
• Full Carbon Monocoque Rocker: Our Full Carbon Monocoque Rocker features a One Piece Design. It also increases rear triangle stiffness and reduces the total weight. Form follows function in the most beautiful way!
• TLC: Tender Loving Care: Our bike think tank thrives on the daily motivation and commitment of our team to do their best for your bicycle. Even after office hours the fascination and love for bicycle sports has a hold on us. We are proud of our bikes and rest only when you are happy with your GHOST as well.
• Smooth Ratio System: This is why the damper requires less air pressure, which in turn reduces stress on gaskets and movable parts and results in outstanding responsiveness and great durability.
• Handmade: Our bikes are assembled by hand at our headquarters in Waldsassen. Our "All under one roof“ strategy makes for short distances, a fast supply chain, and guarantees high quality assembly. We can be flexible and guarantee quicker availability of our bikes
• Ghost Custom Setup: In cooperation with our damper suppliers we perfectly tuned the dampers to GHOST’s frame kinematics. The setup was optimized specifically for GHOST and guarantees perfect performance. An ideal setup and the sky is the limit!
• Balanced Center of Gravity: Due to the low bottom bracket and a central damper position, the center of gravity is central and low. The perfect weight distribution guarantees neutral and balanced handling.
• COC: Competence Center Waldsassen: Development and assembly, test procedures and rides, everything happens under one roof here.
• Frame Guard: Each GHOST Lector comes with adhesive foil and a chainstay cover.
• PM Direct: PM Direct’s screwless design and simplified adjustability has become the new chainstay standard. Mounting the brake caliper directly onto to the post results in a clean look and optimum heat transfer.
• MIMS: Our HTX models are manufactured by combining the advantages of the Lug Bonding, T2T and Monocoque processes resulting in an optimum price to performance ratio.