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60 DAY RIDE & RETURN | 5-YEAR WARRANTY | 0% FINANCE AVAILABLE

161 Frameset Gen 1
161 Frameset Gen 1
161 Frameset Gen 1
161 Frameset Gen 1
161 Frameset Gen 1
161 Frameset Gen 1
161 Frameset Gen 1
161 Frameset Gen 1
161 Frameset Gen 1
161 Frameset Gen 1
161 Frameset Gen 1
161 Frameset Gen 1

161 Frameset Gen 1

The Experts' View

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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.

Whilst working closely with racers to ensure it's everything they need to race at the highest level, they provided us with incredibly useful feedback; ranging from geometry to small (but important) details such as cable routing to clear race plates.

Key Features

Head Tube and Cable Guides

Main Pivot

Rear Shock and Rocker

Threaded BB

Comes as standard with Rockshox's SuperDeluxe Ultimate Air designed for the latest hard-hitting enduro and trail bikes, featuring the ride tuning abilities of an air spring with both compression and rebound adjustment allowing riders to easily dial in a podium-worthy ride.

  • New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
  • Highly tunable DebonAir™ spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
  • Separate and independent open and threshold pistons tuned exactly for your ride
  • Low Speed Compression adjustment allowing fine tuning of compression needs from the base tune

Wheel size (P1) 27.5" (P2-4) 29”
Max Tyre size 27.5"/29”x2.6
Headset Upper Cup ZS44 30.2x41x6.5 45˚/45˚
Headset Lower Cup ZS56 40x51.9x7 45˚/45˚
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 (220mm rotor not supported)
Rear Spacing Boost 148mm
Axle Size 178mm x M12*P1.5. Thread length 12.5mm
Approx Frame Weight P2 - 3.95kg (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.