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141 Frameset
A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail frameset.
Manufacturer Price
£1,589($2,981)| Weight | 3.7 kg (frame) |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 141mm rear |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ |
Nov 2024
Privateer's "trail bike" is not for the faint of heart nor the weak of limb
Very stable and planted at high speeds in loose/rocky terrain
Buttery plush rear suspension with great front-rear readability
Predictable and forgiving on descents, chutes, rock gardens
Excellent technical climbing ability despite heavy weight
Tractable and responsive suspension early in travel with mid-stroke support for climbing
Huge pivot bearings and robust construction
External cable routing for easy maintenance
Adjustable chainstay length (flip chip) and mullet capability
Aggressive, capable component spec at a decent price
Very heavy (over 37 pounds) – feels ponderous and energy-sapping on smooth trails
Not nimble – weight becomes noticeable after a couple hours
Not suitable for casual trail riding or long pedally rides
Steep seat angle may cause knee pain for some riders
No UDH
Jul 2024 · Matt Beer
The 141 is a burly trail bike that was designed with reliability in mind.
Ability to run either rear wheel size or shock type
Robust, straightforward hardware
Excellent rear wheel tracking
On the heavy side for a trail bike
Drivetrain can impose some undesired feedback at the rear wheel
Not UDH compatible
Apr 2024 · Tim Wild
The second generation Privateer 141 all-mountain bike has 150/141mm of suspension travel front/rear with a seat stay flip chip for mixing wheels.
Competitive pricing
Extremely durable build quality
Excellent wheelset
Heavy
Conservative colorways
External cable routing
May 2023
Built for Speed, Privateer, amateur professional, racing for Team Mom and Dad—call it what you will but the idea is the same. Outside of pro mountain biking’s select upper echelon of well-paid, well-supported athletes, many if not most competitors are barely scraping by. This often means bumming rides to races, packing extra bodies into hotel rooms and cashing in favors when your gear needs servicing or replacement.
Value for money
High-end suspension (Fox 36 GRIP2, Float X DPX2)
Good tires (Schwalbe Hans Dampf/Magic Mary Addix Soft)
Stable at high speeds
Confident on descents
Planted feel
Heavy (34 lbs on XL)
Sluggish climbing
Poor maneuverability at slow speeds
Not playful
On/off brake feel (Magura MT5)
Externally routed cables
Not for beginners
Jan 2023 · Ron Koch
Companies like Privateer that push design outside the norm are favorites of ours, especially if it’s in the name of racing.
Oct 2022
The Privateer 141 brings everything we liked about the 161 but puts it in a more trail friendly package. While it may not be the prettiest or lightest of bikes out there the Privateer 141’s user friendliness and excellent kit list, combined with its forward-thinking geometry result in a bike that's as versatile as it is fun, making it one of the best trail mountain bikes you can buy. Is this the ultimate trail bike?
May 2022 · Travis Engel
From the park to the podium, the Privateer 141 does it all
Nov 2021 · Alan Muldoon
Privateer 141 SLX/XT review: UK-designed trail bike promises to bring same big sizing and aggressive geometry concept as its 161.
Commanding riding position
Too much chain slap
| Frame | aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.6" Colors: Green; Grey; Raw |
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| Fork | 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm Threaded |
| Seatpost | 31.6 Type: Rigid |
| Tires | 27.5"/29”x2.6 |
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First added July 12
Last updated October 14
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