2011 Rocky Mountain Element Team RSL

Archived: Frame: Carbon · Fork: Fox 32 F100RLC, 100mm travel

• Inspect the frame in bright light, especially the head tube, bottom-bracket area, chainstays and clamped surfaces. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of impact.

Archived: Fork: Fox 32 F100RLC, 100mm travel · Rear shock: Fox Float RP23, 98mm

• 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.
• Inspect the shock shaft and seals, cycle the rear suspension through its travel and check for oil, air loss, binding or unusual top-out and bottom-out noises.
• Hold the rear brake and load the suspension from several directions. Check pivots, bearings and mounting hardware for knock, looseness or side play.
• Ask for dated fork, shock and pivot-service records. A clean exterior does not establish the condition of internal seals, oil, bushings or bearings.

Archived: Group: Shimano XTR · Shifters: Shimano XTR Rapid Fire · Front derailleur: Shimano XTR · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR · Crankset: Shimano XTR, 42/30t teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano SMBB91 Press fit · Cassette: Shimano XTR · Rear cogs: 10-speed, 11 - 36 teeth · Chain: Shimano XTR

• 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 XTR hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano XTR levers

• 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.

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: DT Swiss XR 1450 · Hubs: Front: DT Swiss XR 1450 RWS, Rear: DT Swiss XR 1450 Star Ratchet Freehub/RWS · Front tire: 26 x 2.1'' Maxxis Aspen Exception

• 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: FSA Orbit No. 42 · Handlebar: Race Face Next SL 3/4 · Stem: Race Face Deus SL 31.8 · Seatpost: Race Face Next SL, 30.9mm diameter · Saddle: Fi'zi:k Tundra K:ium

• 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.