2012 Nirve Starliner 7-Speed

Archived: 2012 Nirve Starliner 7-Speed · Cruiser · Published sizes: 15", 17", 21"

• 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: Nirve Galaxie · Fork: Steel 700c

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

• Inspect pads, cables and housings, then examine both rim braking surfaces for concavity, cracking or heavy wear. Confirm each caliper returns and centers correctly.
• 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.

• Apply the front brake and rock the bicycle to check the headset for play or notchiness. Inspect the handlebar, stem and clamp areas, then confirm every control is secure.
• Confirm the seatpost can be adjusted and that the saddle, pedals and their mounting hardware have no cracks, severe corrosion, looseness or damaged threads.

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check rim condition, spoke tension and each hub for roughness or play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads. Confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.

• Measure chain wear when applicable and inspect the chainring and rear sprockets for hooked, damaged or heavily worn teeth.
• Operate every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent engagement can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched parts.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect the crank arms, chainring hardware and pedal threads for damage or looseness.

• 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.