2018 Cannondale Fat CAAD 2

Archived: 2018 Cannondale Fat CAAD 2 · Mountain · Published sizes: XS, 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: Frame: Fat CAAD, SmartForm C1 Alloy, BB30XL, SAVE, 1.5 Si head tube · Fork: Cannondale Fatty-Fat Rigid, 150x15mm thru, 1.5 tapered steerer, 55mm offset

• 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.
• 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 SLX, 11-speed · Rear derailleur: Shimano SLX, 11-speed · Crankset: Cannondale Si, BB30, Fat Offset SpideRing, X-Sync, 30t · Bottom bracket: Cannondale BB30XL 166mm spindle / 120mm shelll · Rear cogs: Sunrace, 11-46, 11-speed · Chain: KMC X11, 11-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: SRAM Level hydro disc, Centerline rotors, 180/160mm

• Inspect pads, rotors, calipers and the complete cable or hose path. Both levers should feel consistent and both calipers should release without persistent rubbing.
• 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: 26" · Rims: Sun Ringle Mulefü​t 80 SL, 26”, Tubeless Ready · Hubs: Sun Ringle SRC, 150x15 (front)197x12 thru (rear), 32 hole · Front tire: Kenda Juggernaut 26x4.8”, 60TPI · Rear tire: Kenda Juggernaut 26x4.8”, 60TPI

• 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.
• 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: Tange Seiki 1-1/8 to 1.5”, integrated · Handlebar: Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4° upsweep, 9° backsweep, 760x15mm · Stem: Cannondale C3, 3D-forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8”, 31.8, 7°, 60mm · Seatpost: Cannondale C4, 6061 alloy, 31.6x400mm · Saddle: Cannondale Stage 3

• 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.