1996 Rocky Mountain Vertex T.O.

Archived: Frame: Welded aluminum · Fork: Rock Shox Judy SL · Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp 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: Rock Shox Judy SL

• 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: Grip Shift/Shimano XTR · Shifters: Grip Shift ESP 900 · Front derailleur: Shimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm · Rear derailleur: Grip Shift ESP 900 · Crankset: Race Face LP Compact, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Race Face Turbine sealed, 107 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth · Chain: Sachs SCM90, 1/2 x 3/32"

• 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: Magura Race-Line brakes, Magura Race-Line levers

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Metal CR17A TCC Ceramic, 32-hole · Front tire: Front: 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" WTB Desert Raptor kevlar

• 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 Race Face Real Seal · Handlebar: Race Face Air alloy 150g · Stem: Race Face EX titanium · Seatpost: Syncros Hard Core, 26.8 mm diameter · Saddle: WTB SST, titanium rails · Pedals: Ritchey Logic WCS titanium (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.