2012 Kona Shred

Archived: Frame: Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum · Fork: Rock Shox Recon Silver R 100mm

• 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 Recon Silver R 100mm

• 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.
• Ask for dated fork-service records. A clean exterior does not establish the condition of internal seals, oil or bushings.

Archived: Shifters: Shimano Altus · Front derailleur: Shimano Altus · Rear derailleur: Shimano Acera 8spd · Crankset: FSA Step-Up ISIS · Bottom bracket: RPM ISIS DH · Cassette: Shimano HG30 8spd 11-32t · Chain: Shimano HG40

• 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 Hydraulic 160mm

• Squeeze each lever firmly. It should feel consistent and return cleanly. Check levers, hoses and calipers for fluid, inspect pad thickness and contamination, and examine rotors for wear or bending.

Archived: Hubs: Shimano M475 Disc Shimano M475 Disc · Front tire: Maxxis High Roller/Minion DHF

• 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: CH · Handlebar: Kona OB/DH Riser · Stem: Kona OB/DH · Seatpost: Kona Thumb · Saddle: Kona DJ · Pedals: Kona JackShit

• 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.