2015 Breezer Greenway

Archived: 2015 Breezer Greenway · Urban/Commuter · Published sizes: Step-Over: S, M, L, XL

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

Archived: Fork: Breezer Steel, Low-Rider Rack Mounts

• Inspect the complete frame for cracks, dents, distortion, heavy abrasion, suspicious paint differences or evidence of a previous repair.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.
• 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: Shifters: Shimano EZ-Fire 24-Speed · Front derailleur: Shimano Altus 8-Speed, 34.9mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus, 8-Speed · Crankset: Breezer 8-Speed, w/ Chainguard, 48-38-28T · Bottom bracket: FSA 7420 Cartridge-Style · Rear cogs: Breezer 8-Speed, w/ Chainguard, 48-38-28T · Chain: KMC 8-Speed

• 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: Breezer Aluminum Linear Pull, Cold-Forged, Stainless Hardware

• Inspect pads, cables and housings, then examine both rim braking surfaces for concavity, cracking or heavy wear. Confirm each caliper returns and centers correctly.
• Before riding, test every installed brake separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without its control reaching the end of its usable travel.

Archived: Wheel size: 700c · Rims: Vera DPM18 Aluminum Double-Wall GSW Rims · Hubs: Breezer Aluminum QR 32H Hubs · Front tire: Vera City Wide, 700CX32

• 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.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.

Archived: Headset: FSA 1 1/8", Fully Integrated, 36° ACB-Sealed, 15mm Aluminum Top Cover · Handlebar: Breezer Ergo Lite 6061 Aluminum, 31.8, 590mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 15° Sweep · Stem: Breezer Forged 6061 Aluminum, 31.8, 7° · Seatpost: Breezer Aluminum, 27.2mm · Saddle: Breezer Performance Dual-Density Saddle · Pedals: Wellgo, Chromoly Axle

• 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.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.