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Watch: Swagman Patrol Bike Rack Review

The Swagman Patrol bike rack is an excellent option for any truck driving cyclist. This versatile rack adjusts to fit almost any truck bed, from small pickups like the Ford Ranger to full size pickups like the Ford F-350. The Patrol is quick and easy to install (under 2 minutes!) and it requires little to no …

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Transition Patrol Carbon Test Ride Review

The last bike I rode at Outdoor Demo this year was Transition’s Patrol Carbon. With 155mm of rear travel, a 160mm fork, and long, low, and slack geometry, the Patrol Carbon is aimed at enduro racers or riders in need of a long-travel trail bike. The Patrol has been in Transition’s line for a couple …

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First Look: Patrol 671 Enduro Bike

At Outdoor Demo I rode the Patrol 671 and unfortunately, the size large was just too small for me to give the bike a fair test. If owning a bike is like having a long-term relationship, my time with the Patrol 671 yesterday was basically like being introduced and shaking hands. Still, we can all learn something about …

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Patrol’s Updated Downhill and Enduro Rigs

We first spotted Patrol’s bikes at Interbike last fall, where they teased their downhill (871) and enduro (671) bikes. The brand was out at Sea Otter showing essentially the same bikes, but with some tweaks to the component spec. Patrol is an Indonesian company that’s been around since the early 1960s, so while they may be …

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The Patrol Brand Launches in the US, Teases 2 Brand-New Bikes at Interbike

The “Patrol” mountain bike brand is officially launching in the USA! If you haven’t heard of Patrol before, don’t fret: they hail from Indonesia, home of a burgeoning mountain bike scene thanks to a rising middle class. Their main point of entry into the US will be IBDs in California–most likely due to the ease …

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