What can we say about the 22X series that hasn’t already been said by a string of world champions, hundreds of privateer racers and a seriously enthusiastic biking press? It’s simple – just like its legendary predecessors, the 224-evolution is designed and built for off-the-peg downhill speed and competition victory at every level.
At the heart of the 224-evolution lies massively stiff but lightweight front and rear ends, joined by our famously reliable and slop-free oversized single-pivot assembly. A wide axle clamp area enhances already phenomenal tracking, while the 224-evolution’s eccentric headtube system and adjustable shock mount enable independent tweaking of the bike’s head angle, wheelbase and bottom bracket height – perfect for individual riding styles or terrain and gradients that change from course to course.
The end result is breathtaking – a super-plush, super-stiff yet highly manoeuvrable DH bike, equally at home on the international and domestic race circuits or pinning it just for fun. But don’t take our word for it – take a look around and believe what you see.
Specification:
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Sizes |
15,17 |
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Colour |
Black |
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Tubeset |
Moulded and Formed 6061-T6/Custom Butted Aluminium Tube |
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Rear Shock |
Fox DHX Factory RC4 |
|
Swing Arm |
12mm Bolt Thro |
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Forks |
Rock Shox Boxxer RC 200mm |
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F Mech |
MRP G2S Chain Device |
|
R Mech |
SRAM X9 |
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Shifters |
SRAM X7 |
|
Chainset |
Race Face Respond Single X Type |
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Cassette |
SRAM DH PG970-9 |
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Brakes |
Avid Elixir 5 200/180 |
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Wheelset |
Hope Pro II Evo-Mavic EX721 DH |
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Tyres |
Maxxis Hi Roller Super Tacky 2.5 |
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Headset |
FSA Chisel |
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Stem |
Truvativ Hussefelt Comp |
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S Post |
Truvativ Hussefelt DC |
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Saddle |
SDG Bel Air |
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H Bars |
Truvativ Hussefelt Comp |
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Pedals |
Flat |
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B Bracket |
Race Face X Type |
Geometry:
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Monocoque/6061-T6 Custom Butted Aluminium Tube |
|
Frame Size |
15" |
17" |
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A. Head Angle |
64° |
64° |
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B. Seat Angle |
72° |
72° |
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C. Top Tube |
546 |
564 |
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D. Effective TT |
570 |
590 |
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E. BB Height |
+19 |
+19 |
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F. Chainstay |
445 |
445 |
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G. Head Tube |
120 |
120 |
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H. Wheelbase |
1181 |
1201 |
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T. Rear Travel |
215 |
215 |
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Shock Length |
240 |
240 |
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Seat Tube Ø |
27.2 |
27.2 |
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Standover |
750 |
785 |
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