HLEW
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HLEW mikekazimer's article
Aug 24, 2020 at 21:58
Aug 24, 2020
Review: Privateer 161 - The Budget Priced Brute
Size for proper reach/stack. That is based on feet to hands.
HLEW mikekazimer's article
Aug 24, 2020 at 9:44
Aug 24, 2020
Review: Privateer 161 - The Budget Priced Brute
Pretty spot on review from my time on the Privateer 161. I purchased a P4 (XL) a while back. I am the minority here, but this bike climbs fine with the stock shock locked out. I actually enjoyed the bike more with the air shock than coil, and I am a big guy. I actually got a PR on a local 1200' climb and my other bikes are Transition XXL Sentinels, both versions 1 & 2. My only issue was embracing the steep seat angle of the privateer and running more sag than normal at around 35-40%. This put me in the correct climbing position when it settles out and straight rips downhill.
This bike is planted and predictable, but requires a strong experienced hand at the wheel. The steeper and rougher the better. When I grab a bike for a ride, it is now a decision of how tough the DH will be as to which bike I take.
Details are quite nice. Very thoughtful little things here and there for cable routing and assembly. Not a penny pinching production model here.
Shocked that the raw version has a clear coat too. No weird staining like other raw finish bikes in our PNW mud and clay.
Selling
Mar 16, 2020 at 21:33
Mar 16, 2020
Transition TR11 XL
$3000 USD5 total days of riding by an old guy. Purchased in 2018 for Whistler trip. Rode Whistler 2 days Sept 2018, but rained out. Rode it again at Whistler for 3 days in August 2019. Bike still felt too small for me at 6'4" so I purchased YT Tues29 XLong with offset headset for Sept 2019 Whistler trip. YT is a monster that ended the love affair with the TR11. Will admit the YT is not as smooth, but it does fit me better :)
Stock GX Build Kit:
FORK: RockShox Boxxer RC 200mm
HEADSET: FSA No.57E
STEM: RaceFace Chester DM
BAR: Raceface Turbine R handlebar 800mm (not stock)
GRIPS: Velo Single Clamp
SADDLE: Flite saddle (not stock, but I love them)
SEATPOST: JD SP66
BRAKES: SRAM Code R
ROTORS: SRAM Centerline (200mm)
SHIFTER: SRAM GX Eagle
DERAILLEUR: SRAM GX DH
CASSETTE: SRAM XG 720 (11-25t)
CHAIN: SRAM PC1110
CRANK: Raceface Atlas (36t, 165mm)
CHAINGUIDE: E*Thirteen LG1 Top Guide W/Bash
RIMS: E*Thirteen TLG1
HUBS: Joytech DH61SB & DH82SB
TIRES: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5/ DHR II 2.4 / Super Tacky DH with CushCore
Hit me with questions or if you want any closeups of stuff. A few chips and cable rub here and there as to be expected - cosmetic as best I can tell. Rear tire worn. Otherwise great condition
Selling
Jan 14, 2020 at 21:15
Jan 14, 2020
Push ElevenSix
$800 USDPush 11-6 Rear Shock
205x65 Trunion
575 Spring
Purchased for a 2018 Transition Patrol.
Rarely rode the bike and now selling both bike and Shock.
11-6
Selling
Jul 26, 2019 at 9:18
Jul 26, 2019
Cane Creek DB Coil CS
$300 USD8.5x2.5 coil shock with climb switch. Roughly 50hrs on this shock. Worked well when set aside a year or so ago. This makes any bike better. The climbing surpasses anything fox, rock shox, etc have to offer - even air shocks. The DH is amazing. Ran this on a 2016 Patrol and forgot I had it when I sold the bike without it. Found this shock last night looking for a CushCore stem in my parts box. My newer DB Coil CS outperforms my PUSH 11-6 shock by a long shot on a 2019 Transition Sentinel.
Dont ask me if it fits your bike. Those emails will be ignored. Its a 8.5x2.5.
Other questions - let me know.
