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2017 Transition

PATROL Complete Kit 2

A 27.5″ full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,299
SuspensionFull, 160mm front
ForkRockShox Lyrik
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetX01, X1
BrakesSRAM Guide RSC Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
PATROL Complete Kit 2
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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)

26 mph

PATROL Complete Kit 2

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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NSMB
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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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MTB Mag
[First Look] Transition Patrol Carbon - Long Term Test - Frame Kit

Apr 2016 · Alex Boyce

[ad3] Transition back in December 2015 announced the carbon version of the highly successful Patrol with lots of new features including their aptly named “Giddy Up” technology and our favourite T.I.T.S. technology. In-order to get a grasp of what all this means in real world riding Transition have sent us a large size frame-set to ride and test over the next few months. The aim is to see how various component builds fair on the frame and if we can come up with an ideal 2016 setup for Enduro. Geometry We start with the numbers, 65 degrees is pretty slack

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Transition Patrol 2

Feb 2016

The Transition Patrol 2 is a hell of a fun bike that will make any gravity freak weep with joy.

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BikeRadar
Transition Patrol 2 review

Jan 2016 · Guy Kesteven

You’ll need to be patient if you’re Patrolling far, but this slack angled, ultra surefooted impact eater is a proper bomber on the downs. Buy if you want an unruffled, traction-rich bike that'll stay calm when you bite off more than you can chew

Highs
  • DH-slack front end adds casual confidence

  • Ultra surefooted, high grip, corner hooking traction

  • Minimal-feedback suspension irons out chatter and swallows big hits

Lows
  • Needs extra compression damping or shock pressure to add pep and responsiveness

  • Slack head angle and soft suspension mean it can wander off line under power

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Fork

RockShox Lyrik RCT3 Solo Air 160mm (Color Match Fork Decals Included)

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe RC3

Headset

Cane Creek 40 Series

Stem

RaceFace Turbine Basic 35 50mm

Handlebar

RaceFace Atlas 35 (800mm x 35mm)

Saddle

ANVL Forge Stealth CroMo

Seatpost

Rockshox Reverb Stealth (170mm, 125mm)*

TypeDropper

Grips

Velo Single Clamp

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XO1

Crank

RaceFace Turbine Cinch (DM32t, 170mm or 175mm)*

Shifters

SRAM X1

Cassette

SRAM XG1175 (10-42)

Chain

SRAM PC1130

Brakes

SRAM Guide RSC

TypeSRAM Guide RSC Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Stan's Flow MK3 27.5 32h

Front Hub

Stans Neo

Rear Hub

Stans Neo

Tires

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

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline (180mm)

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