The Privateer E161 E-MTB has been built to serve as the ultimate training tool for EDR (Enduro World Cup) riders. At Privateer, we recognised the need for riders to spend more time on their bikes, mainly focusing on increasing the time spent descending.

First Looks

The E161 replicates the capabilities of the award-winning Privateer 161 while offering the advantage of quick ascents, enabling riders to maximise their training potential and tackle formidable E-MTB enduro races and the unique challenges they present.

Intended Use: E-Enduro

Motor: Shimano EP801

Battery: Shimano 630Wh

Wheel Size: 29/27.5"

Travel: Front 170mm/Rear 161mm

Rider: Fergus Ryan

Location: Lake District, UK

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.

Intended Use: Enduro

Wheel Size: 29"

Travel: Front 170mm/Rear 161mm

Rider: Fergus Ryan

Location: Morzine

The 141 is ready to ease you to the top with its steep climbing position, whilst its progressive geo will let you focus on the next chute, tight switch back or fun side hit on the way back down.

Intended Use: Trail/Enduro

Wheel Size: 29"

Travel: Front 150mm/Rear 141mm

Privateer E161

£3,999 ~~£6,499~~

Limited Stock

29"/27.5" (Mullet)
Frame: 6061-T6. 161mm Travel
Fork: Fox 38 Performance Elite E-Bike+ 170mm
Shock: Fox Float X2 Performance
Drivetrain: Shimano SLX

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Details Engineered with Athletes

The development process of all Privateer Bikes has riders and racers at its heart to ensure each frame and bike has everything you need to race at the highest level. Athletes provide us with essential feedback; ranging from geometry to small, but important details such as cable routing to large highly-durable bearings. All these insights ensure your Privateer is honed for your full season of riding.

Hard Charging Geometry

Size specific chainstays give the same confidence inspiring stability across all frame sizes

3 Bearings in Main Pivot

Shimano EP801

The new and updated compact EP801 motor paired with Shimano's 630Wh battery delivers up to 85Nm of power providing plenty of juice for training or thrashing

One Piece Rocker

A one piece rocker link keeps alignment for long bearing life whilst increasing stiffness and strength.

Clean Cable Routing

Ease of access to the battery cavity means the E161 can run clean and secure internal routing to keep your cables quiet and protected.

Anodised Bash Guard

Our custom 4mm hard-anodised bash guard ensures you can ride with confidence, knowing that your bike won't suffer when you push the limits.

Alloy Not Plastic

We shield your 630Wh Shimano battery with Alloy, not plastic, giving the downtube a sleek yet tough aesthetic.

Progressive Geometry

Builds confidence, enabling riders to push harder and faster. By reducing upper body stress on steep transitions, readiness and speed will increase during the timed stages.

Size-specific Rear Centres

Different chain-stay lengths tailored to each size keeps rider weight balance consistent and ideal for your height.

Suspension

All Privateer frames and bikes come as standard with the most highly adjustable rear shocks and forks from leading suspension manufacturers. The suspension units in all Privateers feature their suppliers top damping cartridges with ride tuning abilities of high and low speed compression and rebound damping adjustments allowing riders to dial in a podium-worthy ride. Rear shocks on all our bikes undergo a custom tuning process by the shock manufacturer to suit the suspension damping curves to the Privateer kinematics

Privateer bikes utilise the proven capabilities of the Horst Link suspension design. The kinematics are tuned to provide a bump-eating mid stroke, supportive end stroke and with an efficient pedalling platform. The Horst Link Design inherently has a lower anti-rise compared to most single pivot and twin-link designs which improves traction under braking.

High Leverage

Anti Squat

Anti Rise

5 Year
Warranty

Should you need it, all of our frames come with a 5-year warranty, and components are covered under the manufacturer's policy.

Please note that warranty claims are subject to our Terms and Conditions, outlined in our help portal.

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