[jungle]

On a complete 06 Orange 224, would the GBR spec on the right
be worth paying $2000 more for than the RACE spec on the left ?

06 224 SPEC---- RACE SPEC --------------- GBR SPEC
Fork --------RS Boxxer Race 200mm------- RS Boxxer World Cup 200mm
R shock---- Manitou Swinger Coil 4 way---------- Fox DHX5.0
R Mech ---- Shimano XT ------------------------- SRAM X.0
Shifters---- Shimano XT R/Fire 2----------------SRAM X.0 trigger
Chainset ---- Race Face Diabolus /MRP------Race Face Diabolus /MRP
Brake levers---- Hayes FX9 --------------------- Hope
Brakes---------Hayes FX9 V8 ---------- Hope Mono M4 200mm
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
Spokes ---- WTB S/S Black DB ---- ---- WTB S/S Black DB
Headset ---- Hope Headset -------- ----- Hope Headset
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

 

[dhkid]

i wouldn't go anywhere near the race specs. but whether its worth 2000 bucks more i am not sure. check the sum of all the prices for each spec?

 

[Chimponarope]

It might be cheaper to buy the frame and build it yourself with your chosen parts. I know it was cheaper from my friend to build his 223 with parts than to buy the full one and to be honest the parts he chose were better. It would definitely be cheaper if you're in the US since here we get ripped off badly on taxes and such.

 

[Bicyclist]

That's a big jump in money but the spec is better. What about building your own frame or just upgrading the Race?

 

[Transcend]

The jump in $ is much more than the parts are worth. Just get a frame.

 

[jungle]

thanks for your help
also that was $2000 Australian Dollars
so it'll be around just over half that in US dollars.

From experience, I've found its hell more expensive to build up
a frame than buying a complete.

 

[ShredsTheGNAR]

Does the frame only come in the GBR color or does it come in more colors?

 

[jungle]

i believe the frame comes in matt black, gloss chrome grey
and gloss cosmic white ?

 

[spacemanspiff06]

the diffrence in parts is about equal to 1000 USD but it's not the best spec for DH. espicaly the crank/guide/brakes/stem/HB/seatpost. and the paint job is to british even for someone in AUS.

 

[Transcend]

I prefer this spec:

 

[mandown]

that orange Orange needs these tires

 

[jungle]

i'm not sure if you can get the GBR the british stickers
i thought it was optional.
i was looking at just getting a frame with the standard sticker kit
i am looking at replacing the seatpost with a Thomson,
the stem with a SIC direct mount boxxer stem and the
bars with Protapers no matter which 224 i get
and later down the track a pair of shimano XT or Saint cranks
instead of the boat anchor Diablous cranks
and then later on again a set of Saint brakes

Transcend,
that is one sick bike, i love the Orange
that is so.........sweet........
i love the spec also,
looks like some shimano happening there
which i also like
cheers

 

[xy9ine]

i love this pic (@ on top bike shop on the n shore) yum:

i really want to give one of these bikes a try someday. refined simplicity.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

like dump said one time. Where are those manufactured at?

 

[xy9ine]

like dump said one time. Where are those manufactured at?

they're made in bc, obviously. check out our provincial flag:

 

[davetrump]

the diffrence in parts is about equal to 1000 USD but it's not the best spec for DH. espicaly the crank/guide/brakes/stem/HB/seatpost. and the paint job is to british even for someone in AUS.

yo are kidding about the parts spec not being good for DH right? raceface diabalous crank, mrp guide, hope m4 brakes, and raceface diabalous stem, bar, and post? right.... that stuff totally is no good for DH

the upgrade to an air boxxer, hope brakes, dhx, and XO stuff are the big differences between these 2 options. is it worth the extra cash? that is up to you. my personal bike is pretty much the same spec as the GBR (but the frame is bright orange), and can say the upgraded components are very very nice.

and the GBR graphics are just a sticker kit, you can remove them and get normal 224 decals from orange if you like

 

[Transcend]

Or get the white one and not pay the extra 50 pounds for the GBR stickers.

 

[davetrump]

I prefer this spec:

whatever... i prefer my bike to have a chain and pedals

 

[Transcend]

I got me some orange pedals, cheech. I just gotta get my new fork from your living room.

 

[Cave Dweller]

Jungle,

Just buy the bloody thing and be done with it!!

A post everyday about a 224 vs sunday is getting boring dude.

If you are finding it that hard to decide which bike you want then just keep the sunday you have because you sound very confused about upgrading. Don't waste the money if your not 100% keen on it. Sounds like you being sweet talked into seperating from your money by your bike shop.

 

[ShredsTheGNAR]

has anyone tried running a dhx air on a 224. How would it perform?

 

[Rossco224]

Buy the frame second hand. Silly money is for silly people.
The extra £2000 is not justified.