Transition Bikes Patrol

The Pure Bred Party Animal
The mixed wheel Patrol has a new haircut but is still down for anything and truly unapologetic when it comes to shredding trail.

Being one of the longest standing bikes in our lineup, it was the obvious choice to mix it up. Updated geometry to accommodate the 29" front / 27.5" rear wheels and revised suspension tune might just make you ride all day, and then all night. Jibbing, jumping, pumping and hooting your way down the trail, the updated Patrol loves to party. From bike parks to your local trails, the Patrol isn't concerned with where you ride but rather how much fun you are having.

AVAILABLE COLORS:

BONFIRE RED (CARBON & ALLOY)

MOONSHADOW (CARBON & ALLOY)

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$4,199 $3,599 USD

$5,499 $4,199 USD

$6,699 $5,699 USD

$8,499 $6,399 USD

$3,699 USD

$2,399 USD

COLOR OPTIONS

	Moonshadow
	Bonfire Red

	Moonshadow
	Bonfire Red

	Moonshadow
	Bonfire Red

	Moonshadow
	Bonfire Red

	Moonshadow
	Bonfire Red

	Moonshadow
	Bonfire Red

FRAME

Patrol Alloy 160mm

Patrol Carbon 160mm

Patrol Alloy 160mm

WHEEL SIZE

Mixed

REAR SHOCK

Fox Float X Performance
(205x60)

Fox Float X Performance Elite
(205x60)

Fox Float X2 Factory
(205x60)

FORK

Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Air
(160mm)

Fox Float 38 Performance Elite
(160mm)

Fox Float 38 Grip 2 Factory
(160mm)

HEADSET

FSA NO.55R/57

FSA NO.55R/57
(Included)

STEM

RaceFace Aeffect R (40mm)

ANVL Swage (40mm)

HANDLEBAR

RaceFace Chester 35
SM(780x20) MD/LG/XL(780x35)

ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35
SM(800x20) MD/LG/XL(800x30)

OneUp Carbon
SM(800x20) MD/LG/XL(800x35)

GRIPS

ODI Elite Flow

SADDLE

SDG Bel Air 3

SEATPOST

OneUp Dropper Post

BRAKES

SRAM Code R

TRP DH-R Evo

SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth

ROTORS

SRAM Centerline (200mm)

TRP R1 2.3 (203mm)

SRAM HS2 (200mm)

SHIFTER

SRAM NX Eagle MMX

SRAM GX Eagle

SRAM POD Ultimate Bridge MMX

DERAILLEUR

SRAM NX Eagle

SRAM GX Eagle

SRAM XO AXS Eagle Transmission

CASSETTE

SRAM PG 1230 (11-50t)

SRAM XG 1275 (10-52t)

SRAM XS 1295 T-Type (10-52t)

CHAIN

SRAM NX Eagle

SRAM GX Eagle

SRAM XO Eagle Transmission

CRANK

SRAM Descendent 6K DUB
(32t/165mm)

SRAM GX Alloy DUB
(32t/165mm)

SRAM GX Eagle DUB
(32t/165mm)

SRAM XO Eagle DUB T-Type
(32t/165mm)

CHAINGUIDE

OneUp Bash Guide

RIMS

WTB ST i30

RaceFace Aeffect R

SPOKES

Pillar Double Butted

RaceFace 2.0/1.7/2.0

HUBS

Novatec D791SB-B15/D902SB-B12

RaceFace Trace 28H

TIRE/FRONT

Schwalbe Magic Mary, Super Trail, Soft (2.4)

TIRE/REAR

Schwalbe Big Betty, Super Trail, Soft (2.4)

INCLUDED

Tubeless Valves & Sealant

SRAM AXS Battery Charger, Tubeless Valves & Sealant

WEIGHT

36.2 lbs / 16.42 kg (Size MD)

TBD

33.0 lbs / 14.97 kg (Size MD)

TBD

7.4 lbs / 3.36 kg (Size MD w/ Shock)

10.2 lbs / 4.63 kg (Size MD w/ Shock)

Specs are subject to change at any time. All complete bikes are 95% assembled and packaged for quick and easy final assembly, and as such, Transition Bikes is not able to make special request build spec changes or modifications to packaging.

FRAME FEATURES

1. Lifetime Warranty
At Transition Bikes we take pride in the quality of our products and are stoked to offer a lifetime warranty for the original owner and our stellar crash replacement program. We got your back so you don't have to worry about your bike.

2. Frame Material
The Patrol carbon uses premium Japanese Toray fiber using a unique latex coated EPS molding process to create tighter edge radius control using less material. The Patrol alloy features a frame made from tough and dependable heat treated 6061 aluminum to strike the right balance of strength, durability and ride quality.

3. Pivot Technology
Collet main pivot technology improves rear end stiffness and keeps your pivot hardware tight. Additional bearing shields prevent main pivot bearing contamination when washing your bike or riding in wet conditions.

4. Frame Protection
We keep your bike rides quiet and your frame safe from damage with fully integrated, flush-mounted rubber frame protection at all critical areas. In addition to downtube and seatstay protection, the ribbed chainstay protector features expanded coverage of the rear dropout pivot area.

5. Geo Adjust Chip
Change the attitude of the bike with a simple flip of a chip. Our high and low settings give you two very usable geo settings to suite your riding style. Our high setting is comparable to most other companies low setting so there is a high shred warning in effect.

6. Size Specific Chainstays
The Patrol has two size specific chainstay lengths to provide balanced handling and rider weight distribution across the range of sizes.

7. Enduro Max Bearings
We exclusively use Enduro Max suspension pivot specific bearings in standard sizes that are readily available worldwide. Dual bearings are used at the dropout pivots for frame stiffness and additional c-clips lock the rocker bearings in place under torsional loads.

8. Gear Accessory Mount
Our underside top-tube accessory mount allows you to carry a spare tube or other goodies safely on your frame in case you are looking to ditch the backpack.

9. Dual Crown Fork Compatible
Both the carbon and alloy frame options are fully dual crown compatible for those wanting to dip their toes into the DH world.

10. Tire Clearance
Ample clearance for mud and tires up to 2.6" width.

11. User Friendly Cable Routing
To simplify maintenance and keep your bike noise free, the rear derailleur cable is routed through guide tubes in the front triangle and chainstay.

Feature available on carbon framesets only.

12. Press In Headset
Our ZS56/ZS56 press in headset gives you the freedom to use reach adjust and angle adjust headsets for maximum adjustability.

Adjustable headsets are not supplied with Patrol framesets or complete bikes.

13. Water Bottle Compatibility
We keep your water bottle clean inside the front triangle so you can keep hydrated without worrying about mud making it to your mouth.

14. Universal Derailleur Hanger
The Patrol features a SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger that protects your derailleur against chain jams by pivoting back and out of the way, and slips slightly when encountering impacts. It improves shifting performance, guarantees better alignment, works with all drivetrains and is available anywhere.

1. Lifetime Warranty

At Transition Bikes we take pride in the quality of our products and are stoked to offer a lifetime warranty for the original owner and our stellar crash replacement program. We got your back so you don't have to worry about your bike.

2. Frame Material

The Patrol carbon uses premium Japanese Toray fiber using a unique latex coated EPS molding process to create tighter edge radius control using less material. The Patrol alloy features a frame made from tough and dependable heat treated 6061 aluminum to strike the right balance of strength, durability and ride quality.

3. Pivot Technology

Collet main pivot technology improves rear end stiffness and keeps your pivot hardware tight. Additional bearing shields prevent main pivot bearing contamination when washing your bike or riding in wet conditions.

4. Frame Protection

We keep your bike rides quiet and your frame safe from damage with fully integrated, flush-mounted rubber frame protection at all critical areas. In addition to downtube and seatstay protection, the ribbed chainstay protector features expanded coverage of the rear dropout pivot area.

6. Size Specific Chainstays
The Patrol has two size specific chainstay lengths to provide balanced handling and rider weight distribution across the range of sizes.

7. Enduro Max Bearings

We exclusively use Enduro Max suspension pivot specific bearings in standard sizes that are readily available worldwide. Dual bearings are used at the dropout pivots for frame stiffness and additional c-clips lock the rocker bearings in place under torsional loads.

8. Gear Accessory Mount

Our underside top-tube accessory mount allows you to carry a spare tube or other goodies safely on your frame in case you are looking to ditch the backpack.

8. Dual Crown Fork Compatible
Both the carbon and alloy frame options are fully dual crown compatible for those wanting to dip their toes into the DH world.

10. Tire Clearance

Ample clearance for mud and tires up to 2.6" width.

11. User Friendly Cable Routing

To simplify maintenance and keep your bike noise free, the rear derailleur cable is routed through guide tubes in the front triangle and chainstay.

Feature available on carbon framesets only.

12. Press In Headset

Our ZS56/ZS56 press in headset gives you the freedom to use reach adjust and angle adjust headsets for maximum adjustability.

Adjustable headsets are not supplied with Patrol framesets or complete bikes.

13. Water Bottle Compatibility

We keep your water bottle clean inside the front triangle so you can keep hydrated without worrying about mud making it to your mouth.

14. Universal Derailleur Hanger

The Patrol features a SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger that protects your derailleur against chain jams by pivoting back and out of the way, and slips slightly when encountering impacts. It improves shifting performance, guarantees better alignment, works with all drivetrains and is available anywhere.

Speed Balanced Geometry SBG ensures the bike maintains low speed agility, front wheel traction, and proper rider weight balance while actually increasing confidence in steep terrain and at high speeds. With SBG, a slacker head tube angle is combined with a reduced offset fork standard, preventing the front wheel from being too far in front of the rider. This improves front to rear weight distribution on the bike, which is often out of balance on long and slack bikes. One of SBG's greatest benefits is that it creates a confident steering feel that adapts to wheel speed. More stability when going fast, more agility on technical slow speed maneuvering as well as improved traction, control and confidence for any skill level of rider.
	SM HIGH/LOW	MD HIGH/LOW	LG HIGH/LOW	XL HIGH/LOW

A. REACH	420 / 415	455 / 450	480 / 475	510 / 505

B. STACK	623 / 628	623 /628	632 / 637	641 / 646

C. EFFECTIVE TT LENGTH	540 / 543	575 / 578	603 / 606	636 / 639

D. SEAT TUBE LENGTH	360	390	430	460

E. EFFECTIVE ST ANGLE	79.6° / 79.1°	78.8° / 78.3°	78.1° / 77.6°	77.5° / 77°

SADDLE HEIGHT FOR EFFECTIVE ST ANGLE	600	660	720	780

ACTUAL ST ANGLE	70.5° / 70°	70.5° / 70°	70.5° / 70°	70.5° / 70°

SEAT TUBE OFFSET AT BB	100	100	100	100

F. HEAD TUBE LENGTH	100	100	110	120

G. HEAD TUBE ANGLE	63.5° / 63°	63.5° / 63°	63.5° / 63°	63.5° / 63°

H. CHAINSTAY LENGTH	434 / 436	434 / 436	440 / 442	440 / 442

I. WHEELBASE	1196 / 1198	1231 / 1233	1266 / 1268	1301 / 1303

J. BOTTOM BRACKET DROP	15 / 22	15 / 22	15 / 22	15 / 22

K. ESTIMATED BB HEIGHT	340 / 333	340 / 333	340 / 333	340 / 333

L. STAND OVER HEIGHT	675 / 685	690 / 700	705 / 715	720 / 730

M. FORK OFFSET	44	44	44	44

GIDDYUP
SUSPENSION
DESIGN

We want to make it as easy as possible to experience great rear suspension performance. The GiddyUp suspension system is designed to behave intuitively across a broad range of setup. Because, we get it, sometimes you just want to grab your bike and GiddyUp, without checking your setup. When you do, it will always feel good.

With nearly 24% progression and the most current evolution of our GiddyUp suspension kinematic, the Patrol has an excellent balance of support and small bump sensitivity. Anti-squat is tuned to enhance pedaling performance and provides a platform to push against when pumping, without sacrificing a bottomless feel when needed.

The GiddyUp suspension layout is tuned to work correctly with both air and coil rear shocks. Riders are able to add or remove volume spacers in the rear air shock to suit their individual riding style and there is plenty of bottom out control with air or coil shocks when things get rowdy. The Patrol has 160mm of rear wheel travel when used with the supplied 205mm x 60mm stroke shock. It is also possible to install a longer, 205mm x 65mm stroke shock to increase the rear wheel travel to 170mm if you are after a longer travel experience.

A suggested sag range of 27 - 33% allows the rider to tune the feel of the bike; from a firm and snappy jump and slash mode, to a more supple and active full on party mode. Wherever you end up, you can focus on the trail without remotes, levers or knobs. Just grab your bike and GiddyUp.

"I am extremely fond of this bike. It's worth reiterating that for a frame that only has a singular flip chip it actually offers nearly endless possibilities for how you could set it up, from a sprightly all rounder to a dual crown freeride rig with air or coil shocks, travel bumps and adjustable headsets all being options at your disposal. With that in mind, the stock setup at 160mm travel front and rear places it nicely between the Sentinel and the Spire as a playfully utilitarian rig that will leave a smile on your face for the overwhelming majority of aggressive mountain bike riding out there" - Ian Collins - MTB-MAG.com Click here for the full review

"Considering the trails around Bellingham are fast, steep, and filled with tons of jumps, I wanted to grab the Patrol every day. Why? Well, it's a close contender for what I'd look for in a long travel enduro bike that doesn't get pigeonholed into any extreme characteristics. Suspension, geometry, and weight equate to a package that is happier to play versus race." - Matt Beer - Pinkbike Field Test Click here for the full review

"There was something magical about taking the Patrol down steep terrain. It allowed me to just let go of the brakes and, immediately thereafter, let go of my worries. In the most crucial of situations, the Patrol's geometry, suspension and wheel size came together perfectly." - Betamtb.com Click here for the full review

"Vital has loved prior iterations of the Patrol, bestowing multiple Shreddy awards. This new haircut brings the Patrol into a new era of mountain biking for today's heaviest-hitting and rowdy riders. Mountain bikers living in areas with demanding terrain and big sends should be jumping for joy, the new Patrol may represent the ultimate tool." - VitalMTB.com Click here for the full review

FAQ'S

REAR TRAVEL:	160mm (Compatible with 170mm)

FRONT TRAVEL:	160mm (Compatible with 170mm single crown fork or dual crown forks)

WHEEL SIZE:	29" Front / 27.5" Rear

SIZES:	SM, MD, LG, XL

COLORS:	Carbon: Moonshadow, Bonfire Red Alloy: Blueberry, Raw, Moonshadow, Bonfire Red

FRAME BEARINGS:	2x 6903, 2x 6902, 4x 6802, 2x 3802, 2x 6900

FORK AXLE TO CROWN:	574mm at 160mm

FORK OFFSET:	44mm

REAR SHOCK SIZE:	205mm x 60mm (Compatible with 205mm x 65mm)

SHOCK HARDWARE:	Trunnion Mount Top / 30mm x 8mm Bottom

HEADSET (TOP):	56mm Zero Stack

HEADSET (BOTTOM):	56mm Zero Stack

BB SHELL:	73mm BSA Threaded

CHAINLINE:	52mm

REAR BRAKE MOUNT:	180mm Post Mount, Max Rotor Size 223mm

DERAILLEUR HANGER:	SRAM UDH

REAR AXLE:	Transition Axle For UDH, 12mm x 148mm Spacing

ISCG TABS:	ISCG05

SEATPOST DIAMETER:	31.6mm

SEAT CLAMP:	Carbon: 37.0mm Alloy: 34.9mm

MAX SEATPOST	Carbon: Small 220mm \| Medium 250mm \| Large 290mm \| XL 320mm Alloy: Small 200mm \| Medium 230mm \| Large 270mm \| XL 300mm

MAX CHAINRING SIZE:	34T Standard Single Ring (Based on 52mm Boost Chainline)

MAX TIRE SIZE:	27.5 x 2.6

REAR SHOCK SAG:	160mm/60mm: 16-20mm (27-33%) 170mm/65mm: 18-22mm (28-34%)