2014 Felt Verza City

Archived: 2014 Felt Verza City · City/Commuter · Published sizes: 16", 18", 20", 22"

• 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 Urban Assault Custom Butted 6061 aluminum · Fork: Felt Urban Assault fork; 6061 Aluminum straight blades, crown, & dropouts w/ Cro-Mo 1.125" steerer tube

• 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 Altus (M370) · Front derailleur: Shimano Altus (M370) · Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio (M430) · Crankset: FSA Alpha Drive 48/36/26t · Bottom bracket: FSA Square Tapered · Rear cogs: SunRace, 11-32T (Verza Black) · Chain: KMC Z99 9-speed (Verza Black)

• 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 Novela Disc w/ 6 bolt rotor(Verza Black)

• 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 Vz Toroidal Disc 30mm Deep Aluminum · Hubs: Felt SLVz Disc · Front tire: Vittoria Journalier, 700 x 35c (Verza Black) · Rear tire: Vittoria Journalier, 700 x 35c (Verza Black)

• 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" Semi-integrated · Handlebar: Felt SLVz, 6061 double butted aluminum riser, 25mm rise, 9° sweep, Ø31.8mm · Stem: Felt SLVz 3D forged 6061 aluminum w/custom Cro-Mo bolts, +/-7° rise, Ø31.8mm · Seatpost: Felt SLVz 6061 forged aluminum, Ø27.2mm · Saddle: Felt Vz · Pedals: Felt Urabn Assualt platform pedal, composite body, alloy cage

• 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.