2004 Cannondale F2000 SL

Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Headshok Super Fatty DL · Aluminum, unicrown crown

• Look for dents or shape changes and inspect the edges of welds around the head tube, bottom bracket, seat cluster and suspension mounts for hairline cracks.

Archived: Fork: Headshok Super Fatty DL

• Inspect the fork stanchions for scratches or coating wear, look for oil or dirt rings at the seals, and cycle the fork through its travel while checking for binding or bushing play.
• Ask for dated fork-service records. A clean exterior does not establish the condition of internal seals, oil or bushings.

Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR SGS · Crankset: Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano Deore XT, 109.5mm spindle · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth · Chain: 1/2 x 3/32"

• 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: Shimano Deore XT M765 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT M756 hydraulic levers

• Squeeze each lever firmly. It should feel consistent and return cleanly. Check levers, hoses and calipers for fluid, inspect pad thickness and contamination, and examine rotors for wear or bending.

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic XM 819, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Cannondale Wind disc · Front tire: 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless

• 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.
• Confirm whether the bike is actually set up tubeless, whether both tires hold pressure, and when sealant and rim tape were last serviced.

Archived: Headset: 1 1/2" threadless Cannondale HeadShok SI · Handlebar: Easton EA50 · Stem: Cannondale HeadShok SI · Seatpost: Cannondale Wind carbon · Saddle: Fi'zi:k Plateau, chrome-moly rails · Pedals: Shimano clipless

• 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.