2014 Felt F5X

Archived: 2014 Felt F5X · Cyclocross · Published sizes: 47cm, 50cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 60cm

• 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: Felt Cyclocross UHC Performance carbon fiber, MMC w/ InsideOut construction · Fork: Felt Cyclocross UHC Advanced carbon fiber blades w/ post mount disc tabs, ControlTaper 1.125" - 1.5" aluminum steerer tube

• 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.
• 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: SRAM Rival DoubleTap · Front derailleur: SRAM Apex clamp-on, Ø31.8mm · Rear derailleur: SRAM Rival short cage · Crankset: SRAM S350 BB30 46/36t · Bottom bracket: SRAM BB30 · Rear cogs: SRAM, 11-28T · Chain: SRAM 10-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: Avid BB5 disc w/ ASHIMA 6 bolt 410 stainless steel rotor

• 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: 700c · Rims: Felt CxR3 Disc · Hubs: Felt R3 Disc, sealed bearing, 24H, Felt R3 Disc, sealed bearing, 28H, 10-speed · Front tire: Vittoria Cross XL Pro, 700 x 33c

• 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 NO.42 integrated, 1.125" - 1.5" sealed cartridge bearing · Handlebar: Felt SuperLite Road VariableShape, 71mm reach, 118mm drop · Stem: Felt SuperLite, +/-7° rise · Seatpost: Felt CxR2, Ø27.2mm, 300mm length · Saddle: Prologo Nago Evo X10 T2.0

• 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.