2011 Jamis Dakar XCR Team

Archived: Frame: Carbon · Fork: RockShox SID World Cup, 100mm travel

• 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.

Archived: Fork: RockShox SID World Cup, 100mm travel · Rear shock: Fox Float RP23 BV, 100mm 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: Shimano XTR · Shifters: Shimano XTR M980 Rapidfire Plus SL · Front derailleur: Shimano XTR M986, 34.9mm top pull · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR M980 · Crankset: Shimano XTR M985, 40/28t teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano XTR · Cassette: Shimano XTR M980 · Rear cogs: 10-speed, 11 - 36 teeth · Chain: Shimano XTR M980

• 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 XTR M985 brakes, Shimano XTR M985 levers

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: American Classic Tubeless Disc · Hubs: Front: AC130, Rear: AC225 · Front tire: Front: 26 x 2.1'' Geax Mezcal, Rear: 26 x 1.9" Geax Mezcal

• 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.
• Confirm whether the bike is actually set up tubeless, whether both tires hold pressure, and when sealant and rim tape were last serviced.

Archived: Headset: Ritchey Pro Logic · Handlebar: Ritchey WCS Carbon OS · Stem: Ritchey WCS 4-Axis · Seatpost: Ritchey WCS Carbon single bolt, 31.6mm diameter · Saddle: WTB Silverado Team

• 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. Look particularly closely for crushing, scoring or cracks at carbon handlebar clamp areas.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.