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161 Enduro Race
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 161 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Magura MT5 Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Privateer 161 is a robust enduro bike praised for its stable geometry, efficient climbing, and solid suspension performance, making it a great value for aggressive riders. However, its demanding geometry and weight may not suit everyone.
Predictable suspension performance and super-stable geometry
Good pedalling efficiency and steep seat angle help demolish punchy climbs
Great value given the solid components used
Burly frame built to last
Long and slack geometry for stable and settled performance in hectic terrain
Stretched out geometry demands an authoritative riding style
High anti-squat can make the suspension less active when pedalling over bumps
Steep seat angle puts more weight on your hands, which could get tiring
Not the lightest
Can be a handful on slower, tighter sections of trail
This is not just a great enduro bike for the money, it’s a great enduro bike full stop.
BikeRadarThe new Privateer 161 enduro bike is a polite 'Fu@k you' to the industry’s ever sky-rocketing prices.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe Privateer 161 isn't a bike for the timid. Drink those protein shakes and hit the gym, because this is a bike that requires a strong, confident rider at the helm.Pinkbike
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Oct 2021 · Alan Muldoon
If imitation really is the highest form of flattery, then Raw must have blushed when they saw the Privateer 161; it looks like a Madonna.
Progressive sizing and suspension
Not the lightest
Sep 2020 · Seb Stott
This is an ongoing score and could change as I spend more time on the bike over its 12 month testing period
Predictable suspension performance and super-stable geometry goads you to charge harder through the toughest terrain
Good pedalling efficiency and steep seat angle help demolish punchy climbs
Stretched out geometry demands an authoritative riding style
Bike's initial creaking and imperfect shock alignment are frustrating, but fixable
Aug 2020 · Mike Kazimer
The 161's geometry has also generated plenty of comments and speculation, due in part to that extra-steep 80-degree seat tube angle, 490mm reach and 446mm chainstays on a size P3.
Very stable at speed
Modern geometry - steep seat angle, and chainstay lengths that vary by size
Heavy frame - gram counters need not apply
Not the best small bump sensitivity
Mar 2020 · Trev Worsey
We put the latest Privateer 161 enduro bike to the test. Can this bargain racer deliver premium performance on the trail?
Winch and plummet specialist
Balanced and potent handling
Steep seat tube angle reduces versatility
Budget feeling frame protection
| Frame | Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2, 42mm offset, BoXXer Red Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, M/L tune, DebonAir spring, low-speed compression adjust, trunnion mount, 205mm x 65mm Travel: 161mm |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm threaded |
| Headset | ZS44/ZS56, sealed cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R, 40mm length, 35mm bar clamp |
| Handlebar | Race Face Atlas, 820mm width, 20mm rise, 35mm clamp diameter, Stealth Black |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Elite Radius, black |
| Seatpost | OneUp V2 Dropper, 180mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Fabric Funguy |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Shimano SLX M7100, 170mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51 tooth, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | Upper guide |
| Brakes | Magura MT5, Magura Storm HC rotors (203mm front, 180mm rear) Type: Magura MT5 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Magura MT5 |
| Rims | Hunt Enduro Wide wheelset, 33mm internal width, 6069-T6 alloy, 27.5" (P1), 29" (P2/P3/P4) |
|---|---|
| Spokes | PSR, triple-butted |
| Front Hub | Hunt Enduro Wide wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver |
| Rear Hub | Hunt Enduro Wide wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver |
| Tires | Michelin Wild Enduro, Magi-X front, Gum-X rear, 2.4" |
First added May 14
Last updated May 14
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