2013 Rocky Mountain Slayer 70

Archived: Frame: FORM 7005 Aluminum · Fork: RockShox Lyric RC2DH 170mm

• 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: RockShox Lyric RC2DH 170mm · Rear shock: RockShox Monarch Plus RC3

• 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: Shifters: SRAM X9 · Front derailleur: SRAM X7 · Rear derailleur: SRAM X9 Type 2 · Crankset: Race Face Turbine 36/24t · Bottom bracket: Race Face X-Type · Cassette: SRAM PG 1070 11x36t · Rear cogs: 2x10 Speeds · Chain: SRAM PC 1071

• 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 X0 Trail

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

Archived: Headset: Cane Creek Forty ZS · Handlebar: Race Face Atlas FR · Stem: Race Face Atlas · Seatpost: RockShox Reverb · Saddle: Fi'zi:k Gobi XM · Pedals: nylon platform

• 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.
• Cycle the dropper post repeatedly. It should reach full travel, remain extended under load and have no unusual oil, excessive rotational play or damaged remote, cable, hose or battery.