Originally Posted by Marcus_Ti

The biggest things you'll run into doing a frame/parts swap that you'll want someone with the right tools/know how to do is setting the headset bearings and the bottom bracket.

You can DIY...but if you screw either up you can toast a frame.


Both of those toolsets have useful tools it is just good to have around as an enthusiast...but if a shop is offering a frameswap for $100 labor, I'd bite myself. Being able to get 4 hours of riding in beats being cooped up in my garage for 4 hours anyday in my book.

NOTE: It is a good experience to have under your belt...