2014 Felt Brougham

Archived: 2014 Felt Brougham · Track · Published sizes: 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm

• 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: butted tapered seatstays w/ horizontal machined Cr-Mo dropouts, horizontal top tube · Fork: Felt Urban design, 100% Cr-Mo, 1.125" threadless steerer & oversized straight fork blades, 43mm offset

• Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.
• 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: Crankset: Forged aluminum, 47T x 3/32", aluminum · Bottom bracket: Euro sealed bearing, 68mm · Rear cogs: Freewheel 17T x 3/32" Fixed cog 17T x 3/32" w/ lock ring · Chain: KMC Z610H 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: Tektro dual pivot caliper front & rear, stainless hardware

• Inspect pads, cables and housings, then examine both rim braking surfaces for concavity, cracking or heavy wear. Confirm each caliper returns and centers correctly.
• 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: 700c · Rims: Alex DA30 double wall aluminum, 30mm deep V-section aero rim · Hubs: Aluminum hi-flange, track nuts, 32H, w/ front hub shiner, Aluminum, flip-flop threaded fixed / freewheel, hi-flange, track nuts, 32H · Front tire: Vittoria Randonneur, 700 x 28c · Rear tire: Vittoria Randonneur, 700 x 28c

• 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.

Archived: Headset: FSA 1.125" threadless, aluminum spacer, Felt Tornado aluminum top cap · Stem: Felt aluminum forged, 4-bolt clamp · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 x 300mm · Saddle: Felt Urban classic road saddle w/ riveted custom cover & steel rails

• 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.