Carbon Patrol Press Release

 

A new generation of Giddy Up bikes has emerged. The all new Carbon Patrol takes the award winning alloy Patrol suspension and geo and goes full carbon. Weight savings, new features and feel on the trail make the Patrol Carbon one of the most exciting bikes Transition has ever created.

"The Patrol Carbon is the bulldog that can win an agility contest; the Motörhead fan who secretly knows how to dance the salsa. Sure, the recipe to make a 155mm travel bike that shines on rowdy descents is relatively straightforward these days, but few companies have figured out how to bake-in the kind of all-around versatility that Transition has managed to do with their Patrol." 

-Mike Levy, Pinkbike // Full review to come.

"While it's not downhill season in the PNW, I've taken the Patrol Carbon to one of our local shuttle spot's on several occasions and actually prefered the Patrol Carbon over my downhill bike on those trails. The confidence inspiring geo combined with the bottomless feel of the Giddy Up suspension allows me to charge like I'm on my big bike." -Eric Brown, Freehub Magazine // Full review to come.

Geometry

 

About The Carbon Patrol

The Patrol Carbon is the highly anticipated premium option to our well regarded aluminum Patrol. All the great features of the aluminum Patrol with a large reduction in weight and no compromise in strength. The carbon front triangle, seatstays and chainstays provide a crisp and responsive ride with excellent trail feel. Featuring all the same geometry and GiddyUp suspension the Patrol Carbon is even more capable up and down mountains. The fully guided internal cable routing for rear brake, derailleur and seatpost are easy to use and rattle free. The collet main pivot keeps the rear end stiff and the threaded bottom bracket is a mechanics dream. With around a 600 gram weight savings over the aluminum Patrol the Patrol Carbon climbs like an E-bike, and descends like a downhill bike.

• Progressive Geometry - Long, Low and Slack
• Giddy Up Link Suspension, 155mm Rear and 160mm Front
• Integrated Rubber Chainstay Protection
• Collet Style Main Pivot Hardware
• ISCG05 Chainguide Mounting
• Syntace X12 Rear 142mm Axle and Universal Transition Derailleur Hanger
• Full Size Water Bottle Fits Inside Front Triangle
• User Friendly 73mm Threaded Bottom Bracket
• Tubes Inside Tubes Internal Cable Routing for Easy Setup
• Medium Frame Weight With Rear Shock: 6.5 lbs.

Design Features

The W.T.F. process used on the Patrol Carbon utilizes the highest grade carbon materials and EPS molding process, providing increas ed stiffness and strength at one of the most competitive weights in it's class.

The Patrol Carbon uses the proven Giddy Up Linkage shared across the entire Giddy Up line.

The P.A.B.S.T. system provides room for a variety of hydration storage systems, container sizes and fluid choices.

The BBS2 system utilizes a standard Euro threaded 73mm bb shell for ease of BB compatibility, installation and maintenance. Euro threaded BB shells are creak free and the most common industry-wide shell standard.

The T.I.T.S. internally guided cable system ensures a rattle-free ride, ease of assembly and maintenance. The fully guided tubes eliminate the need for fishing cables when routing brake, derailleur and seatpost cables.

The Patrol Carbon also includes our H.T.F. technology. All Transition Bikes must surpass the rigorous H.T.F. test cycle before being introduced to the public.

Transition Carbon Patrol