"The local lunch loop out our door just isn't quite enough for this bike. It is a bit like having a pissed-off rally car that you can't get out of second gear. It sure is cool but we just want to let that dog off the leash!"
"The overall balance of geometry and suspension are firmly at the core of why the 141 is such a fast and capable bike, and why it can box so far outside of its weight."
"The Privateer 161 is an outstanding option for riders who want a very capable, hard-charging Enduro bike, and are willing to put up with a little extra weight to get a well-built, burly bike at a more affordable price."
"The sorted geometry and supportive rear end can make you forget your ‘only’ on a 140mm bike, letting you push on as hard and fast as you dare, with the confidence to ride everything"
"If you're after a snappy, responsive, do-it-all trail bike with a well-thought-out spec and a riotously fun ride at an attractive price, the Privateer 141 should be high on your list!"
"This is not just a great enduro bike for the money, it’s a great enduro bike full stop. Despite a couple of niggles with the frame, Privateer seems to have pulled off a giant-killer."
“The Privateer 161 is very much a bike designed for riders who know what they want, a specialist machine for a skilled rider”. Read the full review here
