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 line-up. 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 parts to your local trails, the patrol isn't concerned with where you ride but rather how much fun you are having.
Specifications
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| frame | patrol alloy 160mm |
| wheel size | mixed |
| rear shock | fox float x performance 2 position
(205x60) |
| fork | marzocchi bomber z1 air (160mm travel) |
| headset | fsa no.55r/57 |
| stem | raceface aeffect r (40mm) |
| handlebar | raceface chester 35
sm (780x20)
md/lg/xl (780x35) |
| grips | odi elite flow |
| saddle | sdg bel air 3 |
| seatpost | oneup dropper post |
| brakes | sram code r |
| rotors | sram centerline (200mm) |
| shifter | sram nx eagle mmx |
| derailleur | sram nx eagle |
| cassette | sram pg 1230 (11-50t) |
| chain | sram nx eagle |
| crank | sram descendent 6k dub
(32t/165mm) |
| chainguide | oneup bash guide |
| rims | wtb st i30 |
| spokes | pillar double butted |
| hubs | novatec d791sb-b15/d902sb-b12 |
| tyre/front | schwalbe magic mary, super trail, soft (2.4) |
| tyre/rear | schwalbe big betty, super trail, soft (2.4) |
| included | tubeless valves & sealant |
| weight | 36.2 lbs / 16.42 kg (size md) |
features
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 you bike.
Frame material
the patrol carbon uses premium japanese toray fibre using a unique latex coated eps moulding process to create tighter edge radius control using less material. The patrol allow features a frame made from tough and dependable heat treated 6061 aluminium to strike the right balance of strength, durability and ride quality.
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.
Frame protection
we keep your bike ride 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 drop out pivot area.
Geo adjust chip
change the attitude of the bike with a simple flip of a chip. Our high and low settings give you a two very usable settings to suit your riding style. Our high setting in comparable to mot other companies low settings so there is a high shred warning in effect.
Size specific chainstays
the patrol has tow size specific chainstay lengths to provide balanced handling and ride weight distribution across the range of sizes.
Enduro max bearings
we exclusively use enduro max suspension pivot specific bearings in standard sizes that were readily available worldwide. Dual bearings ae used at the dropout pivots for frame stiffness and additional c-clips lock the rocker bearings in place under torsional loads.
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.
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.
Tyre clearance
ample clearance for mud and tyres up to 2.6" width.
User friendly cable routing
to simplify maintenance and keep your bike noise free, the rear derailleur cable is routed through guide tube in the front triangle and chainstay.
Press in headset
our zs56/zd56 press-in headset gives your the freedom to use reach adjust and angle adjust headsets for maximum adjustability.
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.
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 lips slight when encountering impacts. It improves shifting performance, guarantees better alignment, works with all drivetrains and is available anywhere.
| Sm
high/low | md
high/low | lg
high/low | xl
high/low |
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| a. Reach | 420 / 415mm | 455 / 450mm | 480 / 475mm | 510 / 505mm |
| b. Stack | 623 / 628mm | 623 /628mm | 632 / 637mm | 641 / 646mm |
| c. Effective tt length | 540 / 543mm | 575 / 578mm | 603 / 606mm | 636 / 639mm |
| d. Seat tube length | 360mm | 390mm | 430mm | 460mm |
| 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 | 600mm | 660mm | 720mm | 780mm |
| actual st angle | 70.5 / 70 | 70.5 / 70 | 70.5 / 70 | 70.5 / 70 |
| seat tube offset at bb | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
| f. Head tube length | 100mm | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| g. Head tube angle | 63.5 / 63 | 63.5 / 63 | 63.5 / 63 | 63.5 / 63 |
| h. Chainstay length | 434 / 436mm | 434 / 436mm | 440 / 442mm | 440 / 442mm |
| i. Wheelbase | 1196 / 1198mm | 1231 / 1233mm | 1266 / 1268mm | 1301 / 1303mm |
| j. Bottom bracket drop | 15 / 22mm | 15 / 22mm | 15 / 22mm | 15 / 22mm |
| k. Estimated bb height | 340 / 333mm | 340 / 333mm | 340 / 333mm | 340 / 333mm |
| l. Stand over height | 675 / 685mm | 690 / 700mm | 705 / 715mm | 720 / 730mm |
| m. Fork offset | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
giddy up 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 pedalling 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
frame specifications
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| 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 |
| colours: | 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 tyre size: | 27.5 x 2.6 |
| rear shock sag: | 160mm/60mm: 16-20mm (27-33%)
170mm/65mm: 18-22mm (28-34%) |