2014 Felt York

Archived: 2014 Felt York · City/Commuter · 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: Felt single speed custom butted 4130 TIG-welded Cr-Mo tubes · Fork: Felt Urban design, 100% Cr-Mo, 1.125" threadless steerer & oversized curved 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: Felt TkR Pista inspired cold forged polished aluminum, Skip-Tooth Hess chainring, 24T x 1/8", CNC aluminum · Bottom bracket: Euro sealed bearing, 68mm · Rear cogs: Coaster brake cog, 22T x 1/8" · 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 dual pivot caliper front, 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 ACE 19 double wall aluminum · Hubs: Sturmey Archer, hi-flange, sealed bearing, track nuts, 32H, Sturmey Archer 2-speed kick back aluminum coaster brake hub, 32H · Front tire: Felt All Weatherr 700 x 25c · Rear tire: Felt All Weatherr 700 x 25c

• 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 · Handlebar: Felt aluminum English touring bar Ø31.8mm, 30mm rise, 580mm wide, 50 sweep · Stem: Felt aluminum forged threadless 1-pc stem/spacer design, 4-bolt clamp · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 x 300mm · Saddle: Felt Urban classic road saddle w/ riveted custom cover & steel rails · Pedals: Aluminum "Rat Trap" style

• 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.