2007 Marin Nail Trail

Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Fox 32 F100R, 100mm · Magnesium/aluminum, single crown

• 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: Fox 32 F100R, 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: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano LX · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore · Rear derailleur: Shimano XT · Crankset: TruVativ Firex 3.2, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: TruVativ GXP · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG53

• 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: Avid Juicy 3 brakes, Avid 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: Mavic XM-117, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano Deore Disc · Front tire: 26 x 2.14" WTB MotoRaptor Comp

• 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 TH-888 · Handlebar: Double Butted 6061 Alloy riser · Stem: FSA OS170 · Seatpost: FSA SL-280, 30.9mm diameter · Saddle: WTB Speed V Comp · Pedals: Ritchey V4 Clipless

• 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.