2010 Bianchi Volpe Steel

Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Bianchi · CrMo, unicrown crown

• Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Group: Road Mix · Shifters: Shimano Tiagra ST-4500 STI · Front derailleur: Shimano Tiagra · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore · Crankset: Sugino XD 500T, 48/38/28 teeth · Bottom bracket: Square Taper · Cassette: SRAM PG-950 · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: SRAM PC-951

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: Cane Creek SCX-5 brakes, Shimano Tiagra levers

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: WTB DX23 · Hubs: Front: Shimano HB-4500, Rear: Shimano FH-4500 · Front tire: 700c WTB All Terrainasaurus

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset VP-A51AE · Handlebar: Premetec 6105R · Stem: Kalloy alloy · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-600 · Saddle: Velo VL-1166 · Pedals: Wellgo WPD-823

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.