2025 Marin Headlands 3

Archived: 2025 Marin Headlands 3 · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60

• 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: Unidirectional Carbon Beyond Road Platform, 1x Drivetrain Specific, 700c x 50mm Compatible, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle, UDH Dropout, Internal Housing Routing, Mudguard and Rear Carrier Mounting, Bear Box Downtube Storage · Fork: Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets · 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 Rival XPLR, Wireless · Rear derailleur: SRAM Rival XPLR, 13-Speed · Crankset: SRAM Rival XPLR, 40T · Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB BSA · Cassette: SRAM CS-XG-1351, 10-46T · Chain: SRAM Rival 13-Speed

• 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: (F) SRAM Rival XPLR Flat-Mount Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor / (R) SRAM Rival XPLR Flat-Mount Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor; Levers: SRAM Rival XPLR w/ Integrated Shifter

• 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: Novatec, G24 Carbon, 24mm Internal, 24 Hole, Tubeless Compatible · Hubs: (F) Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 24H / (R) Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 24H, XD Driver · Front tire: Vee Tire Co., QuikStyk, 700x45,Folding Bead, Tubeless Compatible · Rear tire: Vee Tire Co., QuikStyk, 700x45,Folding Bead, Tubeless Compatible

• 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 IS, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8” x 1 1/2” · Handlebar: Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 16º Flared Drop · Stem: Marin 3D Forged Alloy · Seatpost: TranzX YSP38J, Size 49-54 70mm, Size 56-60 110mm Travel, 27.2mm · Saddle: Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite

• 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.