1996 Bontrager Privateer Comp, XL Size, Vintage Hardtail,Great Overall Condition

Strong. Light. Cheap. Pick Two. A classic Keith Bontrager advertising quote. This is a great survivor bike, fully matching the original 1996 catalog spec except the tires (which are at least period-correct). This bike has definitely had some fun out on the trails over the years, and wears a few battle scars; most notably a small dent on the non-driveside seatstay (see attached image).

XL frame size. Matte Blue with Yellow & Silver decals
[Top Tube 23.4”, Rider Height Range = 6’0” – 6’4”]

Original 1996 MSRP value: $1,500.00

BUILD SPECIFICATIONS:
Frame: True Temper 4130 custom-drawn tubing
Fork: Rock Shox Quadra 21R with custom Bontrager offset crown
Headset: Levin CD-S 1”
Stem: Bontrager Race 135mm
Handlebar: Bontrager Race
Bar Ends: Bontrager
Grips: Bontrager
Brake Levers: Dia Compe PC7
Shift Levers: GripShift 800 – 800 X-RAY
Brake Calipers: Shimano XT
Wheelset: Bontrager BCX1/BCX2 rims laced to System 3 front hub, XT rear hub, 32H
Tires: Specialized Hardrock’r, 26 x 1.95
Cassette: Shimano XT HG-M737, 11x28 8 Speed
Chain: Shimano XT HG
Crankset: Shimano XT, 42/32/22, 175mm
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT Top Swing
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
Seatpost: Bontrager Comp
Saddle: Bontrager C30, Cromoly rails

I ship via UPS Ground with insurance coverage = to bike selling price.