At Privateer we have a really simple but extremely important motto: "if you're fixing your bike, you're not riding your bike!" and of course, we want you to be out riding come rain or shine.
Just check out how we've built the latest range of Privateer Bikes, each featuring massive, fully weather-sealed, 42mm Enduro Max full complement bearings, easy-to-service and maintain external cable and hose routing and a handy tool/accessory mount. We've even made all the hardware on the Privateer 141 and Privateer 161 single-sided, meaning you only need a couple of hand tools to work on your ride!
This extra thought and attention make our bikes super durable and ready to hit whatever you can throw at them day after day with no fuss, just the way we want it!
For a limited time only, every 141 or 161 complete bike will come with a pair of HUNT Proven Carbon Enduro H_Core wheels worth an incredible $1499 for FREE.
The ultimate combination of Privateer's renowned durability and race-ready performance, and HUNT's latest carbon enduro wheelset boasting the latest H_Core technology and H_Core lifetime free crash replacement!
So what exactly is HUNT's H_Core technology?
H_Core is made up of a pair of pre-cured, pultruded, carbon-dense, reinforced rings, which are added to our carbon moulds prior to layup. The H_Core rings are added to increase strength in the join between the rim bed and sidewall, and to ensure consistent carbon compaction and resin flow in this high-stress area.
What are the benefits ofH_Core?
H_Core technology improves the strength and impact resistance of the carbon rim structure by reinforcing its core, while also improving the consistency of compaction at the rim bed/sidewall junction during the manufacturing process. Poor compaction in this area causes porosity in the structure, leading to weak spots (stress raisers) in the rim.
We also design our rims to be front- and rear-specific, with the front providing greater comfort and tracking and the rear rim engineered to take higher loads and shrug off larger impacts.
How did HUNT test H_Core?
To thoroughly test H_Core technology, HUNT updated the in-house impact rig to allow the engineering team to test at much higher energy levels, with the aim of quantifying and surpassing the highest rated competitor wheelsets on the market.
The updated impact rig allowed the HUNT engineering team to evaluate and redevelop H_Core products to ensure that if they were to break under extreme circumstances, the failure mode would be safe and consistent, allowing the rider to continue riding and get back home.
In addition to lab-based impact testing, H_Core wheels have been tested throughout the season by our sponsored athletes and test riders across the U.K, U.S., and Europe. Just check out the amazing race performances of Joe Connell and Katy Curd to see what we mean!
H_Core + H_Care: A heavy hitting combo.
For additional peace of mind, HUNT has included the H_Care lifetime free crash replacement policy with all H_Core wheelsets, so you know you’ll be taken care of in the future. Read more about H_Care here.
