2023 Kona Ouroboros Supreme

Archived: 2023 Kona Ouroboros Supreme · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58

• 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 · Fork: RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR, Charger Race Day, 40mm travel, tapered, 100 x 12

• 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.

Archived: Fork: RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR, Charger Race Day, 40mm travel, tapered, 100 x 12

• 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: SRAM Force ETAP AXS · Rear derailleur: SRAM XO Eagle Transmission · Crankset: SRAM Force 1 DUB Wide; Chainring: SRAM Force 1 Wide 40t X-Sync, direct mount · Bottom bracket: SRAM Press-Fit 86.5 DUB Wide · Cassette: SRAM XO Eagle Transmission 10-52t, XD · Chain: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Flattop

• 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 Force Hydraulic; Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline Centerlock 180mm; Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline Centerlock 180mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Force ETAP AXS

• 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.
• 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: Rims: Zipp 101 XPLR, 27mm internal width, tubeless, carbon, with tubeless tape · Hubs: (F) Zipp 101 XPLR / (R) Zipp 101 XPLR · Front tire: Maxxis Ravager 700 x 50mm TR EXO · Rear tire: Maxxis Ravager 700 x 50mm TR EXO

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play. Inspect the carbon rims closely for impact marks, cracks, delamination or damage around spoke holes and bead hooks.
• 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.
• 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: FSA Orbit No. 57, ZS 44/56 · Handlebar: Ritchey Venturemax WCS/Venturemax XL WCS, 24-degree flare, 4.6-degree backsweep, 48-50: 460mm; 52-54: 480mm; 56: 500mm; 58: 520mm · Stem: Ritchey Trail WCS, 0-degree, 48-52: 45mm; 54-58: 60mm · Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS 31.6mm, 48-50: 100mm travel; 52-58: 125mm travel · Saddle: WTB Volt Medium Stainless Fusion

• 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.
• Cycle the dropper post repeatedly. It should reach full travel, remain extended under load and have no unusual oil, excessive rotational play or damaged remote, cable, hose or battery.

• 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.