2010 Kestrel TT LTD

Archived: 2010 Kestrel TT LTD · Road race & triathlon · Published sizes: 50, 52.5, 55, 57.5, 59.5

• 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: Bonded/monocoque · Fork: Kestrel EMS Pro TT · Carbon/carbon steerer

• 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.
• 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: Group: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Electric · Shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace 7971 Electronic · Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace 7970 Electronic, braze-on · Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace 7970 Electronic · Crankset: Vision Trimax Carbon, 39/53 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano Dura-Ace 7970 Electronic · Cassette: Recon Aluminum · Rear cogs: 10-speed, 11 - 23 teeth · Chain: Wippermann 10S8 Gold

• Confirm every shift battery charges and every control operates. Shift through the full cassette under light load while checking pairing, derailleur alignment and response at both ends of the range.
• 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: TRP 820 brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace BL-TT79 levers

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.
• 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 wheels · Rims: Front: Zipp 808, Rear: Zipp 1080 · Hubs: Front: Zipp 808, Rear: Zipp 1080 · Front tire: 700 x 23c Vittoria Open Corsa EVO CX

• 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: 1 1/4" FSA Proprietary #53 · Handlebar: 3T Ventus LTD Integrated · Stem: 3T Ventus LTD · Seatpost: Kestrel EMS Pro TT · Saddle: Kestrel EMS Pro Carbon · Pedals: Not included

• 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.