hi,
    i have used my mates for two sessions down at Wharncliffe (which is dh terrain) and i was overly impressed by it. it pedals real well, goes through corners somewhat faster than my bike does and handles the big hits with ease.  his bike did come with the Manitou shock and it does let the bike down however....i reckon once the bikes fitted with good suspension fr+rr and some grippy tyres its up there with the best in my eyes.  Infact it nearly persuaded me to splash out on a orange 224!!
so in all its a light, strong do it all bike that you can have at much less cost of 2 or 3 specific bikes.

hope that helped.

scott

Thanks for the feedback, i've got a Big-T coming soon!! It will have Domains on it and WTB Timberwolf, I am going to give both a try having read good things about both.

Did nearly go 224 but that will be something to aim for as I get better