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WHY
- Growing frustrated with the idea that progressive design meant premium prices, we decided that to better serve riders, a different approach was needed.
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WHO
- Privateer bikes is for those without factory support but who still want the latest in forward thinking geometry combined with real world features and the highest-spec construction. We've stressed the smallest of details, so that you can focus on what’s important; the trail ahead.
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HOW
- With previous EWS winning designs under his belt, working with industry veteran Alastair Beckett was an easy choice. Mixing our passion and experiences with Ali’s knowledge, the recipe for a rider focused bike was created.
WHEN
A handful of 141 frames are landing soon, grab yours and build your own award-winning do-it-all trail rig FIND OUT MOREWHY
Growing frustrated with the idea that progressive design meant premium prices, we decided that to better serve riders, a different approach was needed. Find out moreWHO
Privateer bikes is for those without factory support but who still want the latest in forward thinking geometry combined with real world features and the highest-spec construction. We've stressed the smallest of details, so that you can focus on what’s important; the trail ahead. Find out moreHOW
With previous EWS winning designs under his belt, working with industry veteran Alastair Beckett was an easy choice. Mixing our passion and experiences with Ali’s knowledge, the recipe for a rider focused bike was created. Find out moreBike RumourOf all the bikes I’ve seen this year, none have captured my attention quite as much as the Privateer 161.
It’s that combination of progressive design thinking and value proposition that earns it top spot.
PinkbikeAlloy frame, race ready geo and burly bearings that can handle season’s worth of abuse.
SingletrackWe had heard rumours that the big wheel, big travel, progressive prototype was being shown off around Eurobike, but when we stumbled upon it we could see just how far the geometry envelope had been pushed.
EnduroProgressive geometry, aluminium frame and a hot price tag
MBRDream up an enduro bike to race enduro aboard and you’d probably come up with something like this — 160mm travel matched to a 170mm fork, 29in wheels, and modern geometry
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Katy Curd | Welcome to Privateer
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Fergus Ryan | Winter Sol
Fergus Ryan has been very busy getting to grips with his new steed -
Ollie Mckenna | 161 Bike Check
“I am pretty hard on bikes, I am not really worried about weight I just want a bike that I can depend on and that shouldn’t break unless I do something really stupid."
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