Tackling the Fork

Before I could even start buying any parts, I needed to see if the fork was in serviceable condition.

fork1

Good news. Rust wasn’t too bad and the only real issue was old, dirty grease. After cleaning it up and degreasing the bearings, I put it back together again. I just then noticed a gap!

fork2

No, I didn’t misplace any parts. That gap is where the brake cable hanger goes. A part I’ll have to source. However, there was something extra in the down tube:

waspnest

wasp nest?