aznmochamike

Hi every1... I am totally new to biking and have a 1980s world sport converted to single speed... I wanted to take apart everything and sand it down to repaint because the original color is so old n fading badly... could any1 how me a good site with a guide? i havent been able to find a good one for newbs... also, do i need any extra tools? or basic home automotive tools will be sufficient? thank you in advance =D

PlattsVegas

You are going to need some specialized tools, like a bottom bracket tool, chain whip, possibly a headset press, if yo have a thread-less headset, plus the more common tools like allen keys and hex wrenches. most of the disassembly you can probably figure out on your own, but the re assembly is where things might get complicated. It would be advisable to have a friend who is more knowledgeable about bikes to help you with this, as a guide can only get you so far.

AngryScientist 

park tools website and sheldon browns website. yes you will need special tools. yes corrosion is going to be a problem. yes, you can do permanent damage.

jasonnc80

I would check to see if you have a local bike co-op in your area. This can help tremendously if you're trying to do this on the cheap being they usually offer both:

1) Tools
2) Knowledge

for either free (usually for members) or a neglible fee (local one here is a $7/day shop 'fee' for unlimited time)

vigilanthony

I also highly recommend finding a bicycle co-op. I had my bike powder coated and took it to a co-op to strip it down before sending it off. I saved $80 the LBS was going to charge to do it for me. The co-op I took it to asks for a $7 donation per hour which is more than reasonable. I also learned a lot of stuff about my bike I never knew in the process. Some of the tools needed to do this can be expensive for something you might use only once or twice.