2015 Niner RLT 9 Steel 4-Star Shimano Ultegra Hydro

Archived: 2015 Niner RLT 9 Steel 4-Star Shimano Ultegra Hydro · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: 47, 50, 53, 56, 59, 62CM

• 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: Reynolds 853 Steel frame · Fork: NINER Full Carbon Fork, Q/R 9MM

• Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.
• 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 · Shifters: SHIMANO RS685 11sp · Front derailleur: SHIMANO Ultegra · Rear derailleur: SHIMANO Ultegra GS 11sp · Crankset: SHIMANO Ultegra 46x36T · Bottom bracket: PF30 · Rear cogs: SHIMANO 105 11sp 11-32T · Chain: SHIMANO 105 11sp

• 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: SHIMANO RS785 Hydraulic with 160mm Rotors

• 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: NOTUBES 3.30/ZTR GRAIL · Hubs: Q/R 9MM FRONT, 142X12 REAR · Front tire: SCHWALBE Sammy Slick RG, Folding, 700 X 35

• 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: NINER Drop Top Alloy, Red Niner Graphic · Stem: NINER Alloy Stem, Red Niner Graphic · Seatpost: NINER Carbon Seat Post, 27.2, 400MM · Saddle: Niner Custom with Cr-Mo Rails, Niner Graphic

• 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.