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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||
| 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.
