Originally Posted by 49er

Just a newbie but how hard can it be? Have auto tools, work on my car. Have experience in welding also. Need to fix up my mountain bike with deore parts for $500 so getting bike tools and info in repairing can pay for itself in the long run. Only problems could be is finding the small things you may need to finish the build. For example; cranks finding the right bottom bracket that fit, stem installing with the fork accessories, adjusting and finding the right type of front derailuers adjusting for up or down side to side etc..