Reviews & Press

"The 161 isn’t just durable and race-ready, it’s a joy to ride"

"When there's room to straighten it out and let off the brakes the stability at speed is very satisfying"

"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

"Of all the bikes I’ve seen this year, none have captured my attention quite as much as the Privateer 161.". Read the full article here

"The UK’s Privateer Bikes is Designing a New Frame Around True EWS-Level Use and Abuse". Read full article here

"British alloy enduro bike with progressive geometry and relatively modest price tag." Read the full article here

Pinkbike first spotted the Privateer 161 at Eurobike. Read their first look here.

Read the exclusive sneak peak at the Privateer 161 prototype by Singletrack