First MM [Pedal] Bike Build: Shimano Fondriest

[Ginger]

The pictures above show a wheel mounted to the fork - this is done to prevent crushing forces from destroying the dropouts during crown race installation. Additionally, I forgot to mention that I was lucky enough to get a frame with the headseat cups already pressed in... one less thing for me to do.

The next step is to put the lower bearing on the fork, and slide it into the frame:





Don't forget to put in the upper bearing:





Fork in:



The crown race installed above is... crowned. It helps apply the appropriate amount of thrust to the lower bearing. A similar piece goes up top, a split thrust washer:



Force it down in between the steerer tube and upper bearing:



Slide the top cap on:



And you're done:



Stand back and admire your handy work once more.