2015 Liv Avail Advanced SL 1

Archived: 2015 Liv Avail Advanced SL 1 · Road · Published sizes: XS, S, M

• 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: Advanced SL-grade composite, Integrated D-Fuse seatpost, Electronic ready · Fork: Advanced SL-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer · 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: Group: Shimano Ultegra Di2 · Shifters: Shimano R785 Di2, Electronic · Front derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic · Rear derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic · Crankset: Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 · Bottom bracket: Shimano, Press Fit · Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 11-speed · Rear cogs: Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 11-speed · Chain: KMC X11SL

• 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: Shimano R785, Hydraulic disc, 140mm

• 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: Wheel size: 700c · Rims: Giant P-SL0 Disc WheelSystem; 30mm deep, 23mm wide. Alloy · Hubs: Giant P-SL0 Disc WheelSystem; [F] 20h, [R] 24h · Front tire: Giant P-SLR1, Front and rear specific, 700x25, Folding · Rear tire: Giant P-SLR1, Front and rear specific, 700x25, Folding

• 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: Handlebar: Giant Contact SL, 31.8mm · Stem: Giant Contact SL, OverDrive 2 · Seatpost: Advanced SL-grade composite, D-Fuse integrated design · Saddle: Fi'zi:k Vesta, MG rails

• 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.