Privateer recently announced the full details of the 161, a bike we first caught a glimpse of at Eurobike in 2019. It’s aimed at privateer racers and hard chargers in search of a sturdy, reliable aluminum-framed machine that won’t break the bank. Privateer offer a complete bike that’s priced at $3,075, or the frame alone is available for $1,535.

There are four sizes, P1 – P4. The P1 size has 27.5″ wheels, while all of the other sizes have 29″ wheels. According to Privateer, running the bike as a mullet setup (29″ front / 27.5″ rear) isn’t recommended, as it would lower the bottom bracket too much, while also slackening the head- and seat-tube angles.

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