Originally Posted by
dalava
If you are so inclined, doing your own bike maintenance, building and rebuilding bikes is a lot of fun, and the tools aren't cheap. So, get yourself a good bike stand a set of tools might be a good way to start. That way, you can always upgrade the bike later, and do it yourself.
+1 to this. If so inclined sell the aluminum you have and get a carbon, then with leftover money get tools.