2016 Alloy Patrol vs 2022 Carbon Scout

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HK-Mazur

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Posted: Mar 6, 2023 at 12:05

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Hi all,

I have been running my custom patrol for a number of years and never felt like upgrading, but I am now at a point where my front fork is tired and cannot be fully serviced due to age. As I am looking to upgrade, I see this as a possible $1000 upgrade (not sure what the old fork will get me on the used market), but I have noted that it also means getting a fork with slightly 44mm offset rather than 42mm.

As I started looking at newer offerings, I am tempted to get a carbon scout as I can get an almost new one for about $3800. After swapping my wheels and other parts over to the new scout, I bet I can get a pretty penny for the Patrol, possibly setting me back only $3000- 2500 total for the new bike.

The question I have if folks would consider this a no brainer, or if I should reconsider just keeping my Patrol running. I am thinking Scout vs newer Patrol as I most of my riding is not that extreme and think 150mm of travel will be sufficient.

mischiefbruise

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Posted: Mar 7, 2023 at 17:59	Quote
I would opt for the new Scout, especially given the fork on your current Patrol being unserviceable.

Paintedsmilingface

Posted: Mar 11, 2023 at 16:03

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I got a barely used Lyrik RCT3 ($350) for my 2017 Patrol here on the marketplace that I've upgraded with a Debonair spring ($40) and a Charger 2.1 RC2 ($180 on sale). It's essentially an Ultimate for $570 plus $125 for the labor at my local shop. As much as I want a new Scout or Patrol, the prices have just gotten stupid. If everything else on your patrol is holding up, I'd keep it and hunt for a fork and modify it like I did.

Kruton

Posted: Mar 15, 2023 at 7:51	Quote
Carbon scout is an amazing bike but if you're just looking at upgrading now after a number of years, 29ers have come a really long way since your patrol was made. Not sure where you ride or what your style is, but I'm never going back

Nfd538

Posted: Apr 26, 2023 at 3:46	Quote
I’m in same boat (2016 Patrol) my Fox 36 needs to be retired and the Manitou Mezzer is a top pick for a replacement. Everything else on the bike runs like a top just trying to decide if a new fork is worth it.

HK-Mazur

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Posted: Apr 26, 2023 at 10:40	Quote
After demoing multiple bikes, including the new Patrol, I ended up building up a custom 2022 Commencal Meta TR and am quite happy with my decision

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