I just picked this old Lemond Buenos Aires off of craigslist. I am new to cycling so this is my first bike. I’d like to clean and fix it up myself as a fun project.
Do any of these components look like they need to be replaced? and What steps should i go about to clean and repair the bike to working condition?
by 2teknical
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There are a lot of red flags. The chain needs to go first, I wouldn’t throw it away, buy a new chain then use the old one to size it correctly. Theres rust around the headtube and forks, so the headset bearings maybe rusted or need grease, the corrosion seems to extend to the frame as well which isn’t great. I’d test the steering before you do any riding, lift the front and turn it back and forth. I should be smooth, not grabby and there should be no play in the headset.