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2017 Transition

PATROL Complete

A 27.5″ full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,099
SuspensionFull, 160mm front
ForkRockShox Yari RC
ShockRockShox Deluxe
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX
BrakesSRAM Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

PATROL Complete

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'0" – 5'7"

MD

5'4" – 6'0"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'7"

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Summary

The Transition Patrol is celebrated for its radical versatility, combining a slack, long, and low geometry with a forgiving and traction-rich ride that excels in descents while maintaining respectable climbing efficiency. Its suspension system, particularly with the RockShox Super Deluxe shock, is praised for its small-bump sensitivity and ability to swallow big hits, making it a formidable enduro bike. Despite some notes on needing adjustments for optimal pedaling and a desire for more stability at high speeds, the Patrol is consistently lauded for its confident, stable, and fun downhill performance.

Pros
  • Radical versatility and confident descending capabilities

  • Slack, long, and low geometry for stability at speed

  • Super Deluxe shock offers superb support with no loss of sensitivity

  • Forgiving and traction-rich ride character

  • Respectable climbing efficiency for an enduro bike

Cons
  • Needs adjustments for optimal pedaling

  • Desire for more stability at high speeds

  • Can feel sluggish on more XC-oriented trails

Key Quotes
The Patrol is a broadsword you also can use to fillet sushi.
Bicycling
No matter how hard we banked the huge bar over or how choppy and broken the trail got, the Patrol has an amazing ability to keep its tyres glued to the ground.
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The whole bike comes together as an exercise in compromise and results in a bike that is simply good everywhere.
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BIKE Magazine
Dream Build: Anthony Smith's Transition Patrol Carbon

Oct 2018

Transition started a short-offset movement with its new SBG geometry, and for his dream build, Photo Editor Anthony Smith asked, "How far can I take this?"

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BikeRadar
Transition Patrol NX review

May 2018 · Rob Weaver

A truly capable frame that encourages flat-out fast riding but is ultimately held back by some elements of the spec, which is a shame at this price. Buy if you’re in the market for a downhill bomber and can live with the weight on the climbs

Highs
  • Great geometry that feels calm and capable at speed, smooth well-balanced rear suspension, solidly built and reasonably quiet

Lows
  • Brakes lack power, fork can struggle in the really rough stuff, not as lively on flatter trails

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NSMB
2017-transition-patrol-carbon

Apr 2017

2017 Transition Patrol Carbon Long Term Review

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Dirt Mountainbike
Transition Patrol Carbon 2

Mar 2017 · Smurf

A bike that's truly deserving of its accolades

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Bicycling
Tested: Transition Patrol Carbon 2

Dec 2016 · Louis Mazzante

Rip turns ferociously on this notably agile all-mountain bike

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MBR
Transition Patrol Carbon 1 review - MBR

Oct 2016 · Alan Muldoon

Don’t let their joker attitude fool you; the new Transition Patrol Carbon is a serious bit of kit.

Highs
  • Great sizing and geometry

Lows
  • The contact points could be better

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MTBR
Outerbike Test Sessions: Transition Patrol Carbon

Oct 2016 · Kent Robertson

Transition's big bike offering has 155mm of rear travel, a long front center, slack head angle, and one very plush ride. - Mtbr.com

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Freehub
Bike Review | Transition Carbon Patrol

Dec 2015

Available at Fanatik Bike, Transition Patrol: Carbon

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Fork

RockShox Yari RC Solo Air 160mm (Color Match Fork Decals Included)

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe RT

Headset

FSA No.57SC

Stem

RaceFace Aeffect 35 50mm

Handlebar

RaceFace Chester 35 (780mm x 35mm)

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp Steel

Seatpost

KS eTen Integra (100mm)***

TypeDropper

Grips

Velo Single Clamp

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX

Crank

SRAM NX 24mm GXP (32t, 170mm or 175mm)***

Shifters

SRAM NX

Cassette

SRAM PG1130 (11-42)

Chain

SRAM PC1110

Brakes

SRAM DB5

TypeSRAM Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB STP i29 27.5 32h

Front Hub

SRAM MTH 716/746

Rear Hub

SRAM MTH 716/746

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3 EXO Dual Front, Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.3 EXO Dual Rear

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline (180mm)

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