2018 Kona Zone LTD

Archived: 2018 Kona Zone LTD · Road · Published sizes: 49, 53, 56, 59, 61

• 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: Kona Carbon Race by Deda · Fork: Kona Carbon Flat Mount Road Disc · Carbon Fiber

• 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: Shifters: SRAM Red eTap HRD · Front derailleur: SRAM Red eTap · Rear derailleur: SRAM Red eTap HRD · Crankset: SRAM Red 22; Chainring: 34/50t · Bottom bracket: SRAM Red PF30 · Cassette: SRAM Red 11-28t 11spd · Chain: SRAM Red 22

• 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: Brake Calipers: SRAM Red eTap HRD Flat Mount; Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline X 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline X 140mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Red eTap HRD

• 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 · Rims: Mavic All Road Pro Disc Intl Wheelset · Hubs: (F) Mavic All Road Pro Disc Intl Wheelset 100x12mm / (R) Mavic All Road Pro Disc Intl Wheelset 142x12mm · Front tire: Challenge Paris Roubaix 700x27c 300tpi Open Tubular Design · Rear tire: Challenge Paris Roubaix 700x27c 300tpi Open Tubular Design

• 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 No.42/ACB · Handlebar: Easton EC90 SLX · Stem: Easton EA70 · Seatpost: Easton EC90 w/Offset 31.6mm · Saddle: Kona Road

• 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.