So if I put the cascade link and a 29er fork on my 2020 patrol I have the new version but with 8mm shorter chainstays?
Pros:
Every company making alu frames needs a raw version. They look awesome and for bikers who are new or thrash there is no paint to destroy and no tears over a chip or scratch. All in all very reasonable pricing especially the deore build which is refreshing in covid times. Looking at the spec list the priorities are correct. Top of the line suspension and brakes even on GX. Oneup bash and dropper to support even more local companies.
Cons:
No recycling tires from front to back. Chain slap is pretty thin but I guess there is the STFU system. Not having coil stock makes it seem like the 2020 \#oncoil was all marketing and not for function. 11% progression in 2020 patrol gets a coil (hey its the new thing for 2020 and not just a way to sell the 2019 frame while we work on the 2021 patrol) while the 2021 with 24% progression gets air. You can tune air to whatever curve you have but it erks me when a company tries to appear above marketing hype for the sake of sales and contradicts themselves between years. Remember when transition would advise you not put coils on their bikes because they were too linear?
June 1, 2021, 12:52 p.m. - Gage Wright
So if I put the cascade link and a 29er fork on my 2020 patrol I have the new version but with 8mm shorter chainstays? Pros: Every company making alu frames needs a raw version. They look awesome and for bikers who are new or thrash there is no paint to destroy and no tears over a chip or scratch. All in all very reasonable pricing especially the deore build which is refreshing in covid times. Looking at the spec list the priorities are correct. Top of the line suspension and brakes even on GX. Oneup bash and dropper to support even more local companies. Cons: No recycling tires from front to back. Chain slap is pretty thin but I guess there is the STFU system. Not having coil stock makes it seem like the 2020 \#oncoil was all marketing and not for function. 11% progression in 2020 patrol gets a coil (hey its the new thing for 2020 and not just a way to sell the 2019 frame while we work on the 2021 patrol) while the 2021 with 24% progression gets air. You can tune air to whatever curve you have but it erks me when a company tries to appear above marketing hype for the sake of sales and contradicts themselves between years. Remember when transition would advise you not put coils on their bikes because they were too linear?