2010 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1

Archived: Frame: Carbon · Fork: Cannondale Lefty Speed Carbon SL w/DLR, 110mm travel · Carbon, dual crown

• Inspect the frame in bright light, especially the head tube, bottom-bracket area, chainstays and clamped surfaces. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of impact.

Archived: Fork: Cannondale Lefty Speed Carbon SL w/DLR, 110mm 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 XTR mix · Shifters: Shimano XTR · Front derailleur: Shimano XTR · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR · Crankset: FSA K-Force Light, 44/32/22 teeth · Bottom bracket: FSA BB30 · Cassette: Shimano XTR · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 12 - 34 teeth · Chain: KMC X9 SL 9-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 XTR w/160mm rotor brakes, Shimano XTR 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: Shimano XTR tubeless · Hubs: Front: Shimano XTR Lefty, Rear: Shimano XTR · Front tire: 26 x 2.1" Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO

• 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: Cannondale HeadShok Si · Handlebar: FSA XC-190 Flat · Stem: Cannondale XC3 Si · Seatpost: Cannondale Custom SL, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Fizik Antares · Pedals: Crank Brothers Egg Beater

• 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.