1998 Rocky Mountain Thin Air

Archived: Frame: Welded · Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 · Aluminum, 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: Marzocchi Bomber Z-2

• 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 ESP 9.0SL/Shimano Deore XT · Shifters: Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm · Rear derailleur: Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL · Crankset: Race Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN72 · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth · Chain: Taya TB-700, 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: Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0 levers

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

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Rims CR17A · Hubs: Shimano Deore XT · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 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 Ritchey Fuzzy Logic · Handlebar: Syncros · Stem: Syncros · Seatpost: Syncros · Saddle: Selle Italia Future Race · Pedals: Ritchey Expert

• 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.