Orange 224 EVO 650b 7

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sinclairjr
6/7/2017 2:01am
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Boshima
Boshima
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Orange
224 Evolution
650b, 63 head angle, massive wheelbase
Frame: Orange 224 Evolution. Misc: 650b, 63 head angle, massive wheelbase
Rear Shock
Other
Boshima
Fox body, shaft and eyelet. Bos casting and reservoir. Push Elevensix piston. 9.5"x2.75" (to keep the bb low and allow for 650b clearance)
Rear Shock: Other Boshima. Misc: Fox body, shaft and eyelet. Bos casting and reservoir. Push Elevensix piston. 9.5"x2.75" (to keep the bb low and allow for 650b clearance)
Fork
RockShox
650b Boxxer Avalanche cart
Hope integrated crown. Drift Ti fork armour
Fork: RockShox 650b Boxxer Avalanche cart. Misc: Hope integrated crown. Drift Ti fork armour
Headset
Chris King
Headset: Chris King
Handlebar
Other
Thomson DH
800
Handlebar: Other Thomson DH. Misc: 800
Stem
Hope
Top Crown & Integrated Stem
Stem: Hope Top Crown & Integrated Stem
Grips
Lizard Skins
Northshore
Grips: Lizard Skins Northshore
Brakes
Avid
Code
Goodridge hoses
Brakes: Avid Code. Misc: Goodridge hoses
Brake Levers
Avid
Code
Brake Levers: Avid Code
Shifters
SRAM
X0
9spd
Shifters: SRAM X0. Misc: 9spd
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
Zee
Cable spacer to cange pull ratio to match sram 9 spd
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Zee. Misc: Cable spacer to cange pull ratio to match sram 9 spd
Chainguide
Blackspire
DER
Chainguide: Blackspire DER
Cranks
Shimano
XT
Cranks: Shimano XT
Chainrings / Sprocket
Renthal
SR4
36
Chainrings / Sprocket: Renthal SR4. Misc: 36
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
XTR
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XTR
Chain
SRAM
PC-1091
10spd, cleans up shifting on the 9spd block
Chain: SRAM PC-1091. Misc: 10spd, cleans up shifting on the 9spd block
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
Ultegra
9spd
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano Ultegra. Misc: 9spd
Pedals
Time
ATAC MX4
Pedals: Time ATAC MX4
Front Rim
DT Swiss
EX471
Front Rim: DT Swiss EX471
Rear Rim
DT Swiss
EX471
Rear Rim: DT Swiss EX471
Hubs
Hope
Pro 2 Evo Rear, Pro 4 Front
Hubs: Hope Pro 2 Evo Rear, Pro 4 Front
Spokes
DT Swiss
Competition DB
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition DB
Front Tire
Specialized
Butcher DH 2.5
Front Tire: Specialized Butcher DH 2.5
Rear Tire
Specialized
Butcher DH 2.3
Rear Tire: Specialized Butcher DH 2.3
Saddle
Specialized
Phenom Expert Ti
Saddle: Specialized Phenom Expert Ti
Seatpost
Thomson
Elite Inline
Seatpost: Thomson Elite Inline
Seatpost Clamp
Thomson
Seatpost Clamp: Thomson
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2010
Model Year:
2010
Intended Use
Downhill
Intended Use:
Downhill
Additional Info

Before buying a new frame I bodged big wheels into this, and it works pretty well. BB could be lower, but once used to it, this thing is scary fast.

Additional Info:

Before buying a new frame I bodged big wheels into this, and it works pretty well. BB could be lower, but once used to it, this thing is scary fast.

sinclairjr
6/7/2017 2:01am
10230 of 18526
7 comments

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ccolagio
9 years ago
if those shock notes are true - that is the most frankenbike thing i have ever seen
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sinclairjr
9 years ago
They are, and all because Bos are arseholes to deal with. I think it actually performs better standard, but it's such a pain to get seals for, so I foxified it. 12.7mm shafts are common across a few brands, and there are plenty of seals. With the shaft displacing more oil, it needed a piston with as high port volume as possible, so as not to overwhelm the compression valving. I would have fitted a standard Push DHX piston, but since Push updated the Elevensix, the original piston is readily available. The Elevensix piston is really well though out, staggered and chamfered. I see no point in isolating low speed rebound on DH bikes, so went with a standard piston bolt to help the small bump.
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iceman2058
9 years ago
Bike of the Day March 24, 2017!
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Maxipedia
9 years ago
Awesome! Did this to my M9 and it's running killer! Will post it up here soon. Big ups!
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RTXlova
5 years ago
I've got an Orange 224 GBR and in the process of buying new wheels, I would love to know what your thoughts are as ive just posted this link on a FB group and riders stated that you cant put 650bs on it due to the seatpost hitting the tire when your riding? I dont suppose you can tell me how you got around that could you please? Cheers.
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sinclairjr
5 years ago
limit shock stroke by 6mm and max tyre of 2.4'' in the rear

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