2014 Felt Chasm

Archived: 2014 Felt Chasm · BMX · Published sizes: One Size

• 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: FB Hydroformed headtube, tapered seat and chainstays · Fork: Felt BMX 100% Cr-Mo, butted steerer tube, tapered legs, 3/8" axle slots, 5mm dropouts

• Inspect the complete frame for cracks, dents, distortion, heavy abrasion, suspicious paint differences or evidence of a previous repair.
• 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: 3-piece, 8-spline Internal Clamp tubular, 25t · Bottom bracket: Mid-size, sealed bearing, 19mm spindle · Rear cogs: 9T 1-piece driver · Chain: KMC Z410, 1/8"

• 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 907 U-brake rear w/ extra wide brake triangle

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.
• 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: 20" · Rims: Alex 303 aluminum · Hubs: Aluminum, 3/8" Cr-Mo axle, 36H, Aluminum hub, 9T driver cassette, 14mm hollow axle, 36H · Front tire: Felt Trailorpark 2.25" front, Felt Park Avenue 2.1" rear

• 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: Integrated Campy-type sealed bearing (45 x 45mm), PC cover: w/ FB top cap, hollow bolt · Handlebar: Felt BMX hi-ten, 8.5" rise (707 x 216mm) · Stem: Felt Up top mount, forged aluminum, 51mm extension · Seatpost: 25.4mm x 200mm, aluminum · Saddle: Felt padded multi-panel cover, combo seat and seat post · Pedals: Felt Barbados Slim low profile PC pedal, Cr-Mo axle

• 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.