2009 Cannondale 29'er 1

Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Cannondale Lefty Speed Carbon SL w/DLR, 80mm travel · Carbon/aluminum

• 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: Cannondale Lefty Speed Carbon SL w/DLR, 80mm travel

• 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: Shimano XT · Shifters: Shimano XT Rapid Fire · Front derailleur: Shimano SLX · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR · Crankset: FSA Afterburner BB30, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: FSA BB30 · Cassette: Shimano XT · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth · Chain: Shimano Nine 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: Shimano XT Disc w/185mm Rotor front/Shimano XT Disc w/160mm Rotor rear brakes, Shimano XT 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: 29" wheels · Rims: Stans ZTR Arch, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Sun Ringle Dirty Flea · Front tire: 29 x 2.20" Continental Race King

• 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: Cannondale HeadShok Si · Handlebar: TruVativ Stylo World Cup flat · Stem: Cannondale XC3 Si · Seatpost: TruVativ Team Carbon, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta XM · Pedals: Crank Brothers Smarty

• 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.