2017 Specialized Fatboy

Archived: 2017 Specialized Fatboy · Mountain · Published sizes: S, M, L, XL

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

Archived: Frame: M5 Aluminum, fully butted w/smooth welding, tapered head tube and seat tube, 100mm of travel, forged post mount 160mm disc drop outs, internal routing, forged bottom bracket shell, 197x12mm thru-axle rear · Fork: Specialized FACT carbon, 46mm offset, tapered steerer, 150mm axle · Carbon Fiber

• 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.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Shifters: SRAM X7, 10-speed, trigger · Rear derailleur: SRAM X7 Type 2.1, long cage, 10-speed · Crankset: RaceFace Aeffect Cinch, 28T chainring, 11-speed, threaded BB · Cassette: Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-42t · Chain: 10-speed, extra lightweight hollow outer links w/reusable Missing Link # CL559R

• 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: (F) Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, i-Spec compatible, 180mm rotor / (R) Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, i-Spec compatible, 160mm rotor

• 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.
• Before riding, test every installed brake separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without its control reaching the end of its usable travel.

Archived: Rims: Specialized 26"" disc front, 21mm depth, 86mm internal width, 32h · Hubs: (F) Specialized Stout XC, alloy disc, double-sealed cartridge bearings, 15x150mm thru-axle, 32h / (R) Stout XC 197, disc alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x197mm thru-axle, 32h · Front tire: Ground Control Fat, Control casing, 120 TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready, 26x4.6"" · Rear tire: Ground Control Fat, Control casing, 120 TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready, 26x4.6""

• 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.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.

Archived: Handlebar: Stout Pro Riser, double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 750mm width, 31.8mm · Stem: Specialized Alloy, 3D forged, 4-bolt, 6-degree · Seatpost: Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm · Saddle: Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm · Pedals: Specialized Dirt Pedals

• 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.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.