2002 Rocky Mountain Blizzard

Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Answer Manitou Mars Elite · Aluminum, triple-clamp crown

• Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.

Archived: Fork: Answer Manitou Mars Elite

• 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: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR SGS · Crankset: Race Face Turbine Enduro ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Race Face Taperlock ISIS, 110mm spindle · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth · Chain: SRAM PC-69, 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: Avid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 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: Mavic X221, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano Deore XT · Front tire: 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Air Light

• 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 Logic · Handlebar: MTN carbon · Stem: Race Face Prodigy · Seatpost: RMB 3D Lite, 26.8mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Italia Custom · Pedals: Shimano PD-M515 SPD

• 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. Look particularly closely for crushing, scoring or cracks at carbon handlebar clamp areas.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.