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PATROL Frameset
A 27.5″ full suspension enduro frameset.
Manufacturer Price
1999 USD(1719 €)| Suspension | Full |
|---|---|
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe |
| Wheels | 27.5″ |
154cm – 170cm
164cm – 182cm
175cm – 190cm
184cm – 200cm
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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.
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
Needs adjustments for optimal pedaling
Desire for more stability at high speeds
Can feel sluggish on more XC-oriented trails
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.
BikeRadarThe whole bike comes together as an exercise in compromise and results in a bike that is simply good everywhere.
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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?"
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
Great geometry that feels calm and capable at speed, smooth well-balanced rear suspension, solidly built and reasonably quiet
Brakes lack power, fork can struggle in the really rough stuff, not as lively on flatter trails
Dec 2016 · Louis Mazzante
Rip turns ferociously on this notably agile all-mountain bike
Oct 2016 · Alan Muldoon
Don’t let their joker attitude fool you; the new Transition Patrol Carbon is a serious bit of kit.
Great sizing and geometry
The contact points could be better
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
Dec 2015
Available at Fanatik Bike, Transition Patrol: Carbon
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe RC3 |
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First added 26 January
Last updated 26 January
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