{"id":59781,"date":"2024-02-16T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/d645d155-0131-48d5-88fa-3ae8b8901559"},"modified":"2024-02-16T12:02:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T11:02:02","slug":"new-privateer-141-and-161-promise-coil-like-feel-with-air-shock","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-privateer-141-and-161-promise-coil-like-feel-with-air-shock\/","title":{"rendered":"New Privateer 141 and 161 promise coil-like feel with air shock"},"content":{"rendered":"

Enduro and trail bikes see redesigned linkage with an adjustable rear-centre and size-specific seat tube lengths <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n <\/p>

Published: Friday, 16 February 2024 at 09:00 AM<\/p>

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Privateer has unveiled its updated Gen 2 range, with the 161 enduro bike and 141 trail bike featuring a new ALP suspension linkage, size-specific seatstays and an adjustable rear-centre.<\/p>

Privateer launched the 161 and 141 Gen 1 three years ago, with the new bikes seeing minor geometry updates such as steeper effective seat tube angles and more angular tubing.<\/p>

Only one spec level is available for the bikes at launch, with the 141 priced at \u00a34,289 \/ $5,389 \/ \u20ac4,789 and the 161 \u00a34,379 \/ $5,479 \/ \u20ac4,879.<\/p>

The 141 features a 150mm Fox 36 Performance Elite fork and a Fox Float X Performance Elite shock, controlling 141mm of rear travel<\/a>. The 161 uses a 170mm Fox 38 Performance Elite<\/a> matched to a Fox Float X2 Performance Elite shock, controlling 161mm of rear travel.<\/p>

Frameset options are also available, with the 141 frame priced at \u00a31,889 \/ $2,389 \/ \u20ac2,089, while the 161 is more expensive at \u00a31,979 \/ $2,479 \/ \u20ac2,179.<\/p>

All-new suspension linkage<\/h2>
ALP stands for Aligned Linear Progression. – Privateer<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Privateer says it has developed its new ALP suspension system alongside its team of riders, including Joe Connell and Katy Curd.<\/p>
The new system is based around a Horst-linkage, with the brand saying it has provided highly customisable anti-rise and anti-squat values, enabling it to create a consistent and predictable kinematic.<\/p>
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The shock sits vertically in the frame. – Privateer<\/figcaption><\/figure>
At the centre of this linkage is a forged one-piece rocker, which the brand says is machined with precision to ensure perfect bearing alignment.<\/p>
The British brand has worked with Fox to create a custom tune to achieve the best performance from the ALP system, with all models receiving a Fox rear shock.<\/p>
Privateer says the new system gives a coil-like feel even with an air shock<\/a>, with a sensitive and supple start of the stroke.<\/p>
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Flipping the chip in the linkage enables you to pick between a 29in and 27.5in rear-wheel setup. – Privateer<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Compared to the previous generation<\/a>, the silhouette of the Gen 2 bikes is more aggressive, with the top tube featuring an angular kink towards the head tube.<\/p>
As is the case with many modern enduro bikes<\/a>, the 161 uses flip chips in the linkage, meaning it can run a 27.5in rear wheel for a mullet setup<\/a>.<\/p>
This is also afforded to the 141, which is a less common feature for a bike in this travel range.<\/p>
These flip chips also enable you to alter the rear-centre by 10mm, giving you options to experiment with.<\/p>
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Many bike manufacturers now use internal cable routing, and while it looks cleaner it makes maintenance more difficult. – Privateer<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Gear, brake and dropper cables are routed externally on top of the down tube, which should cheer up internal cable routing opponents<\/a> and make working on the bike easier.<\/p>
Privateer says the bikes have 42mm Enduro Max main bearings and sealed single-sided pivot hardware that uses an O-ring to keep the elements from ingressing.<\/p>
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A two-bolt mount on the underside of the down tube can be used to store tools or a spare tube. – Privateer<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The bikes have room for a water bottle<\/a> in all frame sizes, and there is a dedicated tool mount on the underside of the top tube.<\/p>
A down tube protector fends rocks away and there is a chainstay protector, which should reduce noise on harsh descents.<\/p>
Size-specific seatstays<\/h2>
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Steeper seat angles should give the bikes better climbing performance. – Privateer<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The bikes are available in four sizes, with Privateer labelling these P1, P2, P3 and P4, and the latter being the largest.<\/p>
Head tube angles remain the same for both bikes, with the 141 at 64.5 degrees and the 161 remaining 64 degrees.<\/p>
Privateer has given the bikes size-specific chainstays, which grow from 443mm to 453mm for a 29in wheel with the flip chip in the shorter setting.<\/p>
Sea tube angles have also steepened, with the 161 now sporting an 80-degree effective seat tube angle and the 141 getting a 78.5-degree angle.<\/p>
Privateer 141 Gen 2 price and spec details<\/h2>
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Hayes Dominion A4 brakes are an unusual stock option, but should provide good stopping power. – Privateer<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Fork: <\/strong>Fox 36 Performance Elite, 150mm<\/li>
Shock:<\/strong> Fox Float X Performance Elite<\/li>
Drivetrain:<\/strong> SRAM GX 1x 12<\/li>
Brakes:<\/strong> Hayes Dominion A4<\/li>
Wheels:<\/strong> Hunt Enduro Wide V2<\/li>
Tyres:<\/strong> Maxxis Assegai EXO (f), DHR II DD (r)<\/li>
Price:<\/strong> \u00a34,289 \/ $5,389 \/ \u20ac4,789<\/li><\/ul>
Privateer 161 Gen 2 price and specs<\/h2>
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The 161 features Fox Performance Elite suspension. – Privateer<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Fork:<\/strong> Fox 38 Performance Elite, 170mm<\/li>
Shock:<\/strong> Fox Float X2 Performance Elite<\/li>
Drivetrain:<\/strong> Shimano XT \/ SLX<\/li>
Brakes:<\/strong> Hayes Dominion A4<\/li>
Wheels:<\/strong> Hunt Enduro Wide V2<\/li>
Tyres:<\/strong> Maxxis Assegai EXO+ (f), DHR II DD (r)<\/li>
Price:<\/strong> \u00a34,379 \/ $5,479 \/ \u20ac4,879<\/li><\/ul> <\/body><\/html>\n
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