Video: Harry Barrett Shreds the Gen 2 Privateer 141
As we approached the launch of Gen 2, we tasked Harry Barrett, Callum Philpot and Ian Lean to shoot a video to show off the speed, durability and performance of our all-mountain/trail bike, the Privateer Gen 2 141. We were after an edit that shows exactly what the Gen 2 141 is capable of, and we think they nailed it with 'The Rise'.
 | We wanted to show off the capability of the new Gen 2 Privateer 141 and how well it rides. We had a few locations in mind, but it was a lot of guesswork, really. I hadn't ridden a lot of the stuff we shot, and neither Callum (videographer) nor Ian (photographer) had shot these locations before. It was a gamble, but we're all stoked about how it turned out. We didn't have the best weather for the shoot, but we braved it and came out with some unreal stuff. Big shout out to Callum and Ian for braving the weather! Day one was shot in two locations in the Welsh valleys, and the second location was shot in Triscombe. The second location was definitely the spicer one out of the two, with some 'interesting' features to try and figure out and ride. I'm really impressed by how capable the 141 is! It was a great experience, and the Stoke levels were high! |
| As per shooting a launch video at this time of year, we had only a few days full of rain to get this video together. Harry's first time on the bike, and everything had to be a "1 bang" for us to fit in everything we wanted. It's fair to say he nailed it, hitting a load of wild features built by Joel Anderson, which is no easy task. For what, on paper, was going to be a savage few days of shooting, we were all pretty hyped about what we managed to get done. |
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Filmed and edited by:
- Callum Philpot
- Chapter Studios
Photography
- Ian Lean
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20 Comments
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mountainpike
(Feb 28, 2024 at 1:14)
the original privateer looked purposeful and handsome. This one just isn't doing it. A bit like if the Raaw Madonna frame was changed to look like this then I'm out. I'm riding gravel from then on.
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zyoungson
(Feb 28, 2024 at 2:04)
They got those good looks on gen 1 with a parts bin tube set. Such a shame they messed up this one. And no raw ally option is a miss.
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mashrv1
FL (Feb 28, 2024 at 3:09)
It’s like if you bought your Raaw Madonna from Wish
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WRCDH
(Feb 28, 2024 at 1:24)
Unfortunately, I can’t unsee that “whiff of $hitting Dog” image of the Privateer Gen 2...even that second squatted-down riding pic above has that same whiff!
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retrospecs
(Feb 28, 2024 at 0:14)
Woohaa...I feel kinda sick now after watching all those hectic, flashy cuts... The bike looks good though...although you could hard see it until the end of the video...
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a-green
FL (Feb 28, 2024 at 0:29)
That's because the media team also realise what an ugly bike it is and don't want to show it off...
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Steventux
(Feb 28, 2024 at 0:47)
@a-green: Agree, looks like it comes pre-crashed, their previous bikes were such lookers too.
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pakleni
(Feb 28, 2024 at 3:17)
Why oh why..
Theyu should have learnt by now that nobody likes those weird kinked top tubes
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Kolikjun
(Feb 28, 2024 at 2:48)
Did they just reuse the 2015 Spectrall frame?
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11six
FL (Feb 28, 2024 at 5:11)
I'm glad someone shredded this bike. It should not be seen in one piece.
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weeksy59
FL (Feb 28, 2024 at 2:02)
clearly it rips !!!! The black looks lovely !
- 9 0
mashrv1
FL (Feb 28, 2024 at 3:08)
Truely spoken like someone tied to a sponsorship deal ;-)
- 4 1
Ryanwarren47
(Feb 28, 2024 at 5:14)
Wow I thought it might look better when in motion.... nope.
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chapmanchap
(Feb 28, 2024 at 13:06)
Sick riding Harry!!
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billythegerbil
FL (Feb 29, 2024 at 0:27)
Glad igot my gen1 when I did tbh
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glasvagas
FL (Feb 29, 2024 at 5:08)
A straight top tube and in raw and I'd have been frothin. In its current state, its a naaa.
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headshot
FL (Feb 28, 2024 at 3:47)
Looks like it shredded him...
- 1 0
H2o1199
(Feb 28, 2024 at 6:43)
shag it
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Bulleit90
(Feb 28, 2024 at 10:46)
Just get trek slash 8 gen 5.does everything well
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fudgedredd
(Feb 29, 2024 at 9:53)
Ooof ... that music.
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