Patrol 691 in the UK with Singletrackworld.com

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Singletrack Magazine takes delivery of their long-term Patrol 691 to test in the UK's famous weather conditions.

Singletrackworld.com has taken delivery of a 2020 Patrol 691 and have wasted no time getting showing it off. The 691 will be in the UK now for a few months to taste the famous British mountain bike scene, trails and the infamous weather. 

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Check back with Singletrackworld.com in a few months once their review of the Patrol 691 is live.

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