2014 Felt Verza City 2

Archived: 2014 Felt Verza City 2 · 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: hydroformed TT, double butted TT/DT · Fork: Felt alloy unicrown and legs w/ 1-1/8" Cr-Mo steerer, IS disc brake mount, low-rider braze-ons and fender eyelets

• 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 SL-M410 Rapid Fire shifters · Front derailleur: Shimano Altus front derailleur · Rear derailleur: Shimano 8-speed Alivio rear derailleur · Crankset: SR-Suntour XCT-T318 48/38/28t · Bottom bracket: Sealed cartidge 68mm bottom bracket · Rear cogs: SunRace 8-speed 11-32T cassette · Chain: SunRace 8-speed 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: Tektro Novela mechanical disc brake, single piston w/dual pad adjustment and automatic caliper centering, w/ 160mm f/r stainless steel rotor brakes

• Check both cables and housings for corrosion, fraying or drag. Confirm each caliper releases cleanly, then inspect pad thickness, rotor wear and rotor alignment.
• 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 doublewall aluminum for V-brake, 700c X 1.5, 36H w/ ground sidewall rims · Hubs: forged aluminum w/ alloy QR 36H front hub for disc brake, forged aluminum w/ alloy QR 36H, shimano style cassette rear hub for disc brake · Front tire: 700 x 38c Vittoria Adventure w/ Solid Shield flat protection and reflective sidewall strip; 30TPI

• 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: Semi-integrated 1-1/8" Aheadset w/ steel cups · Handlebar: Felt 25.4mm alloy bar w/ 20mm rise and 9 degrees of sweep · Stem: Felt forged design, 4-bolt clamp w/ hole in face plate, 1-1/8" w/ 25.4mm bar clamp, 7 dregree rise and CP Cr-Mo hardware · Seatpost: Felt Alloy Micro-Adjust, 6061 Alloy w/ Low-Profile Head, 27.2 X 300mm · Saddle: Felt Verza City design · Pedals: VP 992-S steel cage w/ PP body platform 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.

• 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.