2017 Specialized Sequoia Merz

Archived: 2017 Specialized Sequoia Merz · Road · Published sizes: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61

• 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: Heat-treated custom-butted Premium Cr-Mo & stainless steel size- specific tubing, internal light cable routing, Adventure Geometry, flat disc mount, fender/rack mounts, stainless steel drive-side chainstay · Fork: Specialized FACT carbon, tapered, internal light cable routing, flat mount disc, water bottle/rack/fender mounts · Carbon Fiber

• Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.
• 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 Force Hydraulic Disc · Rear derailleur: SRAM Force 1, Type 2.1, long cage, 11-speed · Crankset: SRAM Force Carbon X-SYNC w/ 42T · Bottom bracket: SRAM GXP, 73mm · Cassette: Shimano Deore XT, 11-speed, 11-42t · Chain: SRAM PCX1

• 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) SRAM Force 1, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor / (R) SRAM Force 1, hydraulic disc, 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: Wheels: (F) Specialized Adventure Gear Cruzero / (R) Specialized Adventure Gear Cruzero · Front tire: Specialized Adventure Gear Sawtooth, 2Bliss Ready, 700x42mm · Rear tire: Specialized Adventure Gear Sawtooth, 2Bliss Ready, 700x42mm

• 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 Adventure Gear Hover · Stem: Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt · Seatpost: Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, reflective, 27.2mm · Saddle: Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm · Pedals: Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls 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.