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Bontrager Privateer? Race? mountain bike - $490 (palo alto)
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This Bontrager frame carries “OR” decals, but may be a Privateer or Race model from the transitional period after Trek acquired Bontrager in 1995. It could be a Santa Cruz-built frame from Keith Bontrager’s original workshop when owned by Trek, or one of the early Trek-era builds from Wisconsin. I'm not a Bonty expert. It has an OR sticker but I was told that was just because they used the stickers they had. Either way, it reflects the geometry and gusseted steel construction that made Bontrager bikes legendary among mountain bikers and racers. And it's definitely built in the USA!
Frame measures 59cm effective top tube (23.2") and 49cm seat tube center-to-center (19.3"). Suggested rider height: 5'8" to 6'2" depending on fit preferences.
Color: Dark green with white Bontrager graphics
Wheel size: 26"
Speeds: 3x8 drivetrain (24-speed)
Key components:
Brakes: Shimano Deore XT parallel-push V-brakes M750 series
Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR M950 series
Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT
Shifters: SRAM Rocket Grip Shift
Crankset: Shimano Deore XT triple
Hubs: Shimano XTR M950 series
Fork: RockShox Judy XC suspension fork
Stem: Ritchey
Ideal for trail, gravel, or urban use. Comparable to vintage steel builds from brands like Ibis, Salsa, and early Specialized. A rare chance to own a Bontrager frame from the crossover era—whether Santa Cruz or Wisconsin-built, it’s a piece of mountain bike history.
Fully refurbished and ready to ride. Sale benefits charity. Leave a phone number.
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