Since you asked it tells me that you kind of want to do it. If it was my bike, I definitely would.
Give it the Nike treatment - just jump in and do it. Over analysis is the path to nowhere. You'll probably make some mis-steps along the way but you'll be learning through the process so you'll be gaining more than just a use able bike.
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My greatest fear is all of my kids standing around my coffin and talking about "how sensible" dad was.