Lector FS SF Pro

On trails, this rating is about rolling speed and momentum, not suspension feel or handling sharpness. In day-to-day use, it's quick enough for most rides, but not a pure fastest-possible build. It trends this way because of typical trail-width tires and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

If your rides include hills, it rates 8.6/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 16.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~77% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

Suspension: 5/10, classed as “Confident trail control”. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. Both ends absorb impacts, improving how consistently the tires can follow rough terrain. This level helps keep traction when the surface is uneven and choppy. It should feel noticeably calmer through repeated bumps and rough patches. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. This is mainly because the cockpit sits 62 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~658 mm (extreme). Expect a lean angle around 31 degrees.

In Mountain / Crosscountry, This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. Plus, Standard seatpost sizing improves compatibility for different setbacks and lengths. So we classify it as Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 7.3/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~31°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

It’s hard to see the value at this asking price. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 118% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 18% of them. Quick reference: €7.875 listed versus about €3.618 for a comparable build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 100 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.