2012 Eastern Bikes Axis

Archived: Frame: Full 4130 Chromoly Frame · Fork: Eastern Full 4130

• Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.
• 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: Crankset: Eastern Tribe 48 spline · Bottom bracket: Mid Sealed Bearing · Cassette: 9t Driver · Chain: HalfLink Chain

• 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: Forged Alloy U-Brake

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Archived: Hubs: Alloy 36h kt 36h hollow 14mm axel · Front tire: Eastern Curb Monkey 20x2.3

• 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: Integrated 1-1/8" threadless · Handlebar: Eastern Full Crmo 8.5x28.5 · Stem: Eastern Compressor 6061 CNC · Seatpost: Eastern Letters 3 Pivotal · Saddle: Eastern Logo · Pedals: Eastern Crown Pedals

• 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.