2004 Marin Pine Mountain

Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Answer Manitou Skareb Elite · Single

• Inspect the complete frame for cracks, dents, distortion, heavy abrasion, suspicious paint differences or evidence of a previous repair.

Archived: Fork: Answer Manitou Skareb Elite

• 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: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore LX RapidFire · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore LX · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore LX · Crankset: TruVativ Stylo XR, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: TruVativ SL ISIS · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG73

• 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: Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers

• 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: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: WTB Laserdisc, 32-hole · Hubs: WTB Laser Disc · Front tire: 26 x 2.14" WTB MotoRaptor

• 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: 1 1/8" threadless WTB Grease Lite Comp AL · Handlebar: Double butted alloy, 1" rise · Stem: 3D Forged 4 bolt threadless 7 degree rise · Seatpost: Ellit Alloy Micro Adjust · Saddle: WTB Speed V Sport · Pedals: WTB MP310

• 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.