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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Essential Tool List
« on: June 29, 2017, 10:30:12 AM »
Thanks for all the tips guys!
FirstCFbike: I read through your build, your frame is actually the one I was thinking about purchasing in gloss 3k. On a mechanical skill level of 1-10. 1 being someone who barely knows how to use a screw driver and 10 being someone who can rebuild an engine. How mechanically inclined would one have to be to complete this project
TripleDot: I definitely see your point. I ride a used 2016 Specialized Diverge that I got from a garage sale ($200 I couldn't say no). So this project will be my first real plunge into the expensive world of bikes. But I'm leaning towards assembling my own bike. Correct me if I'm wrong but...although the initial cost of purchasing all the tools (and the fear of me ultimately failing and having to bring it into the LBS) is daunting. Considering this build will most likely provide me with the knowledge of all the ins and outs of bike components, I figured it'll save me time and money in the long run. In the future, all maintenance and issues can be resolved at home vs a visit to the LBS and paying $70 for a tune up.
FirstCFbike: I read through your build, your frame is actually the one I was thinking about purchasing in gloss 3k. On a mechanical skill level of 1-10. 1 being someone who barely knows how to use a screw driver and 10 being someone who can rebuild an engine. How mechanically inclined would one have to be to complete this project
TripleDot: I definitely see your point. I ride a used 2016 Specialized Diverge that I got from a garage sale ($200 I couldn't say no). So this project will be my first real plunge into the expensive world of bikes. But I'm leaning towards assembling my own bike. Correct me if I'm wrong but...although the initial cost of purchasing all the tools (and the fear of me ultimately failing and having to bring it into the LBS) is daunting. Considering this build will most likely provide me with the knowledge of all the ins and outs of bike components, I figured it'll save me time and money in the long run. In the future, all maintenance and issues can be resolved at home vs a visit to the LBS and paying $70 for a tune up.