Nearly New Privateer 161 Complete Bike (GX Copper) Gen 1
These bikes are offered to you with very minor cosmetic marks from transit, haven't been ridden or have essentially one test ride at a show or by the media. All parts and accessories are original spec unless stated.
Effected AreasPaint rub, cosemetic marks on components or touch points
Privateer Bikes nearly new bikes come with a 1-year warranty, however they are not eligible for our 60 Day Ride Guarantee. You can see more on our warranty policy here.
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The Purpose
Developed with Top 20 EWS riders and the Enduro World Series in mind - The 161 features progressive geometry to descend as fast as possible, whilst reducing fatigue with a low effort climbing position. By reducing upper body stress on steep transitions, readiness and speed will increase during the timed stages.
Over the course of 18 months the 161 was developed with Alastair Beckett, of Redburn Design, who has already designed EWS race winning bikes. Mixing our passion and ideas with Ali’s experience, the recipe for a rider focused bike was created.
Key Features
| Frame | 6066-T6 Aluminium. 161mm Travel. |
| Fork | Manitou Mezzer Pro 29" 170mm Tapered Boost |
| Shock | Manitou Mara Pro Rear Shock |
| Headset | ZS44/ZS56 sealed cartridge bearings |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Turbine. 800x20. 35mm Clamp. |
| Stem | RaceFace Aeffect R. 40mm. 35mm Clamp |
| Grips | Fabric Funguy |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Elite. Radius. |
| Seatpost | OneUp V2 Dropper. 180mm |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R |
| Rotors | SRAM Centerline, 200mm Front/180mm Rear (220mm rotor not supported) |
| Shifter | SRAM GX |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275, 12 Speed 10-52T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, Power Lock 12 Speed |
| Crankset | SRAM GX DUB, 170mm, 32 tooth chainring |
| Wheels | HUNT Enduro Wide V2, 33mm Front/31mm Rear internal, 6069-T6 Rim. PSR Triple Butted spokes. |
| Front Tyre | Schwalbe Magic Mary EVO. 2.4. Addix Soft. Supertrail |
| Rear Tyre | Schwalbe Hans Dampf EVO. 2.35. Addix Soft. Supergravity |
OneUp get the need for long travel/short insertion and are obsessed with shaving every last millimetre to create the shortest stack height and shortest overall length of any dropper. The ability to shim down the travel by 10 or 20mm means we can confidently fit longer posts knowing riders can get their saddle where they need it.
Combine this with an innovative ergonomic remote and unsurpassed reliability (if something does go wrong its easily serviced at home) means the One Up V2 Dropper is truly in a class of its own.
SRAM are no slouches when it comes to pushing the boundaries, its Eagle 12 speed groupsets set the trend way back in 2016, and with its new refined versions now with a 52T cassette and better shifting we’ve never had it better. The brand new GX groupset is the work horse of SRAM’s line-up, giving renowned shifting, tough build and a wallet friendly price tag, it’s the perfect choice for any Privateer.
As a rider you’ll spend a lot of your time in the saddle, inching ever closer to the summit and the start of the next trail, so you want somewhere supportive yet comfortable to sit. Touch points like saddles and grips are incredibly personal so finding the elusive ‘one size fits all’ is nigh on impossible, yet Fabric comes close.
The Scoop’s three-piece construction bonds a waterproof microfibre straight onto a flexible base, allowing for the use of a softer foam – not only comfortable, but super easy to clean and extremely durable. Funguy grips combine the vibration damping of a mushroom grip with the control of a micro-hex pattern and the grip of a soft compound rubber, leaving you to focus on the trail ahead.
| Wheel size | (P1) 27.5" (P2-4) 29” |
| Max Tyre size | 27.5"/29”x2.6 |
| Headset Upper Cup | ZS44 |
| Headset Lower Cup | ZS56 |
| Suspension fork travel | 170mm |
| Fork Offset | (P1) 37mm (P2-P4) 42/44mm |
| Rear Shock Size | 205x65. LNL1 Tune |
| Upper shock mount | Trunnion |
| Lower shock mount | 8x30mm |
| Bearings | 4x6900-2RS, 4x6800-2RS & 5x6002-2RS |
| Seat Post | 31.6 |
| Seat Clamp | 34.9 |
| Max Post Insertion | P1 - 230mm P2 - 250mm P3 - 280mm P4 - 300mm |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm Threaded |
| Max chainring size | Boost/3mm offset 32 tooth |
| Chainline | 52mm. Minimum 168mm Q-Factor |
| Rear rotor mount | Direct 180mm Post Mount |
| Rear Spacing | Boost 148mm |
| Axle Size | 178mm x M12*P1.5. Thread length 12.5mm |
| Approx Frame Weight |
P1 - 3.7kg/8.15lbs* (Without shock, axle, etc.) |
| Torque Specs | Upper Shock mount - 10 Nm Lower Shock Mount - 8 Nm Upper Main Pivot - 12 Nm Lower Main Pivot - 12 Nm Seatstay/Rocker Pivot - 10 Nm Dropout Pivot - 10 Nm |
Coil too?
The frame is designed to run great either a coil or air shock.
Does it fit a water bottle?
Yes! We'd recommend up to a 500ml bottle in a side load cage
Can I set the bike up mullet? (29" Front and 27.5" Rear?)
No, we do not recommend this set up as it will make the bottom bracket too low and slacken both the head and seat angles.
Can I run Plus Size?
The 161 was not intended to run plus, but can clear a 27.5x2.8 tyre. This will lower the bottom bracket height slightly.
Do the tyres come set-up tubeless?
Your tyres will arrive set up with inner tubes. To switch, simply remove the inner tubes and fit a tubeless valve and sealant.
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