I haven’t seen much discussion on the Privateer 161 yet here on mtbr, and certainly haven’t seen a thread on them yet. thought I’d post one up and get the discussion going.
For those that haven’t heard of Privateer, they are a new smaller company owned by the same company that owns Hunt wheels. The 161 is their first bike, and it’s defining traits are really progressive geo, designed for ease of maintenance, and really high value (frame with shock is $1500ish, complete build with Lyrik ultimate And 12 speed SLX is $3100).
I’ve been seriously considering the 161, but there isn’t much rider feedback on them yet, and I can’t exactly demo one.
I’m especially curious about sizing, and ride feedback. For sizing I’m torn. If I size on reach compared to my current bike, I should get a size P3. But sizing by ETT, I should buy a P4 (I’m 6’1”).
So, does anyone here have one? Planning on picking one up? Know someone with one?
For those that haven’t heard of Privateer, they are a new smaller company owned by the same company that owns Hunt wheels. The 161 is their first bike, and it’s defining traits are really progressive geo, designed for ease of maintenance, and really high value (frame with shock is $1500ish, complete build with Lyrik ultimate And 12 speed SLX is $3100).
I’ve been seriously considering the 161, but there isn’t much rider feedback on them yet, and I can’t exactly demo one.
I’m especially curious about sizing, and ride feedback. For sizing I’m torn. If I size on reach compared to my current bike, I should get a size P3. But sizing by ETT, I should buy a P4 (I’m 6’1”).
So, does anyone here have one? Planning on picking one up? Know someone with one?