Thanks for the reply - I think I'm ordering one myself tomorrow - this is the first Rockshox build I've seen, but it looks great

 @webbe: I have somewhat of a really close relation to Sram, both personally and professionally. Thus I went for a full Sram build. The Fox build works a treat though. Really good. Maybe give the guys at Mojo Suspension a call. Chris is one of the brains behind the Geo and they offer testrides, too.

 @Luke-VTT: I personally prefer to run the Rockshox parts due to the ease of maintenance and familiarity with the products.
Are you saying the Rockshox-equipped bike performs noticeably worse?

 @webbe: No, it doesn't. The Lyriks is absolutely on par with a 36 if not better. I like it better in fact. The Monarch Plus requires a little gettin' used to and a whole different setup with way more SAG than I rode with the Fox shock, though. But it performs well on the frame, though the window within it is working perfectly seems noticeably smaller to me than with a Float X2.

 @Luke-VTT: Very insightful - thanks a lot for your help.

I'll let you know how I get on once mine's built up.

 @webbe: Looking forward to it. f you have any question, feel free to pm me.