1998 Giant ATX 1100

Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Rock Shox Judy XL · Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown

• 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.

Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Judy XL · Rear shock: Rock Shox Deluxe, 4.0" travel

• Inspect the fork stanchions for scratches or coating wear, look for oil or dirt rings at the seals, and cycle the fork through its travel while checking for binding or bushing play.
• Inspect the shock shaft and seals, cycle the rear suspension through its travel and check for oil, air loss, binding or unusual top-out and bottom-out noises.
• Hold the rear brake and load the suspension from several directions. Check pivots, bearings and mounting hardware for knock, looseness or side play.
• Ask for dated fork, shock and pivot-service records. A clean exterior does not establish the condition of internal seals, oil, bushings or bearings.

Archived: Group: Grip Shift ESP 700/Shimano Deore LX · Shifters: Grip Shift ESP 700 · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm · Rear derailleur: Grip Shift ESP 7.0 · Crankset: Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Tange BB-UN55, 113mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Sachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"

• 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: Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Grip Shift ESP 7.0 levers

• Inspect pads, cables and housings, then examine both rim braking surfaces for concavity, cracking or heavy wear. Confirm each caliper returns and centers correctly.

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50

• 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.

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS · Handlebar: Aluminum, butted · Stem: Aluminum · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.8mm diameter · Saddle: WTB SSTK, hollow chromoly rails w/kevlar sides · Pedals: EXT-Pro w/clips & straps

• 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.