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Orange 224 GBR

Orange 224 GBR
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Why the 224 GBR?

This is the top of the Orange Range. The ultimate World Cup race bike. The GBR model is specced with all the high-end components to make this the most competitive machine straight out of the box. If you want the best... this is it.

Want to check your options? 224 Race for for a simpler spec.

The 224 chassis is the pinnacle of Orange DH bike design, now entering its second full year of production. Already a World Cup race winning thoroughbred, in 2006 the 224 notched up its first UCI World Championship piloted by Australian Tracey Hannah. Adding to the Junior European Championship and Overall Junior UCI World Cup Championship that Team Orange’s Brendan Fairclough brought home.

If it’s that good, then don’t change anything you might think. At Orange we always think we can go that extra step and improve an already fantastic chassis. For 2007 we have reworked the internal butting in the head tube gusset to improve strength and precision in this vital area. The swing arm’s shock mount is now precision CNC machined from 6061 billet, dissipating the massive forces away from this crucial area also improving reliability.

The 224’s sliding shock mount adjustable geometry feature is loved by racers and freeriders alike, making it a simple task to tune the set-up to perfection, even ‘on-the-trail’ when need be.

The low ‘sweet-spot’ pivot point keeps the 224 active and lively, rippling over the stutter bumps and soaking up the big hits when it matters most. Pedal-abilty is optimum with a minimum of feedback for such a big travel bike, snapping out of turns has never been so easy.

The results speak for themselves, this is the fastest accelerating, hardest hitting, biggest grin delivering Orange bike right here, accept no substitute.

224 Geometry
224 GEOMETRY
Frame Size 15" 17"
A. Head Angle 64° 64°
B. Seat Angle 72° 72°
C. Top Tube 553 571
D. Effective TT 579 599
E. BB Height 360 360
F. Chainstay 453 453
G. Head Tube 120 120
H. Wheel base 1186 1206
J. Standover 631 774
T. Rear Travel 215 215
Shock Length 240 240
Rider Height
Seat Tube Ø 27.2 27.2
224 Geometry is adjustable these figures are a guide only Unless otherwise indicated all measurements are in millimetres. Frame angles are measured static, without rider sag.
224 fork and ride guide
Model 224 DH Race 224 GBR DH
Colour Orange Cosmic White
Finish Gloss Gloss
Tubeset Series HM Monocoque/Tube 6061 T6 Aluminium Series HM Monocoque/Tube 6061 T6 Aluminium
Sizes 15, 17 15, 17
Fork RS Boxxer Race 200mm RS Boxxer World Cup 200mm
R shock Manitou Swinger Coil X4 Fox DHX5 Coil
R Mech SRAM X9 SRAM X.0
F Mech N/A N/A
Shifters SRAM X9 SRAM X.0
ChainSet Race Face Diabolus Single/MRP Race Face Diabolus Single/MRP
Brakes Avid Juicy 5 203mm Hope Mono M4 203mm
Hubs Hope Pro 2 Hope Pro 2
Rims MAVIC X729DH MAVIC X729DH
Tyres Maxxis Hi Roller Super Tacky 2.5 Maxxis Hi Roller Super Tacky 2.5
Headset Hope Hope
Stem Truvativ Hussefelt Race Face Diabolus
S Post Truvativ XR Race Face Diabolus
Saddle SDG Bel Air SDG Bel Air
H Bars Truvativ Hussefelt Race Face Diabolus DH
Pedal Flat Flat
RRP (UK) £2,999.95 £4,199.95
Upgrades Available F, RS, DB, P P
224 Frame Pricing
224 DH frame w/Fox DHX5 coil with 12mm bolt thru rear £1,799.95

Prices and Specifications are liable to change without notice.