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PRIVATEER 161 £2,

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There’s an old adage that says you should always strive to under-promise and over-deliver – something Privateer has obviously taken to heart with its first bike, the 161. Back in autumn 2019 the fledgling brand promised to make a frame and shock with very generous geometry and sizing, and a proven suspension layup, all for sensible money. Now, midway through 2020, you can buy the bike as a full build; the geometry and numbers look just as impressive, and the sub-£3,000 price tag makes us wonder