Bontrager Privateer 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Bontrager
Model Privateer
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Bontrager Privateer Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: System 3 Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager Maverick
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
True Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Comp
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race
Headset size1 (inches) Tange Levin

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Bontrager Privateer Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy XC

Other Specs of Bontrager Privateer

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Black
Weight 26.0
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo C20 Plus 10
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Bontrager Comp


Bontrager Privateer bike review

Bontrager produced the Privateer bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $999.00.
Privateer bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Bontrager Mountain bike Privateer can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Maverick, 32-hole. Bontrager equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: System 3 suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bontrager used True Temper chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Bontrager Comp high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Privateer to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bontrager Race.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Bontrager, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.