Bike Check: David Cachon’s Patrol 691 Evo

David Cachon shows off his custom built Patrol 691 Evo in this detailed bike check video.

This year I will have the opportunity to use bikes that are very different from each other since the adventures I have planned have little to do with each other. The first of the bikes that I show you is my Enduro bike (691), it will be followed by a very special carbon hardtail as its trail geometry makes it one of the most fun all-purpose bikes I have ever owned (C091). Of course the electric model of Patrol (E-Six) ​​I don’t know what I would do today without a good electric bike. They are also waiting to be presented my Street /Trial bike (O-Six) ​​and a new addition, a gravel bike that you will have news very soon.

David Cachon

David Cachon’s Patrol 691 Evo Specifications

  • Frame: Patrol Mountain 691 Enduro MTB, 12x157mm Super Boost, 150mm
  • Fork: SR Suntour Auron 35 Boost – 160mm
  • Shock: SR Suntour Triair 3CR
  • Handlebar: PRO Tharsis 3Five High Rise Carbon – cut to 750mm
  • Stem: PRO Tharsis 3Five 45mm
  • Spacers: PRO carbon
  • Grips: PRO Lock On
  • Brakes: Shimano XT 4 pistons – 180mm rotors
  • Shifter: Shimano XT 12v
  • Rear Mech: Shimano XT 12v
  • Cassette: Shimano SLX 12v
  • Crankset: Shimano XT 175mm
  • Chainring: Shimano XT 32T
  • Rims: Alchemist MH27
  • Front hub: Alchemist 28 spokes
  • Rear hub: Shimano SLX Super boost
  • Tires: Vittoria Mazza Graphene 2.0 29×2.6 ”
  • Seatpost: PRO Koryak 30.9 – 150mm
  • Seat clamp: PRO
  • Saddle: PRO Stealth Offroad Carbon 142mm

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