2017 Specialized Hellga

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

• 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: Specialized M4 Aluminum, smooth welds, tapered head tube, forged post-mount disc dropouts, 190mm rear hub spacing, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger · Fork: Specialized, alloy, air-formed legs, tapered alloy steerer, 135mm hub spacing, open QR dropouts · Aluminum

• 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 X5, 10-speed, trigger · Front derailleur: SRAM X5, bottom pull, 2x10 · Rear derailleur: SRAM X5, long cage, 10-speed · Crankset: Custom Samox, forged alloy, 2x10, Cr-Mo spindle, 104mm BCD spider; chainrings: 36/22T · Bottom bracket: BB30, sealed cartridge bearings · Cassette: Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-36t · Chain: KMC X10, 10-speed w/reusable MissingLink

• 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 Aries, mechanical disc, organic pads, 160mm rotor / (R) Tektro Aries, mechanical disc, organic pads, 160mm rotor

• Check both cables and housings for corrosion, fraying or drag. Confirm each caliper releases cleanly, then inspect pad thickness, rotor wear and rotor alignment.
• 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: Stout XC, hookless alloy, single wall, 90mm inner width, sleeve joint, 32h · Hubs: (F) Specialized Stout XC 135, disc alloy, loose ball bearings, bolt-on axle, 32h / (R) Specialized Stout XC 190, Hi Hi disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 32h · Front tire: Ground Control Fat, 26x4.6"", 60TPI, wire bead · Rear tire: Ground Control Fat, 24x4.6"", 60TPI, wire bead

• 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: Specialized Stout, double-butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 740mm width, 31.8mm · Stem: 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise · Seatpost: Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm · Saddle: Women's Body Geometry Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mm · Pedals: Nylon platform w/reflectors

• 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.