Originally Posted by
TucsonAZ
...I have NO CLUE which parts to choose, what areas I'm going to run into issues and so on. I'm very handy, can rebuild a car or almost anything so I'm sure the bike won't be an issue I just don't know which components to use, compatibility and things like that.
Even if you're mechanically inclined, this new bicycle assembly (or old bike reassembly) check list will be helpful to make sure you assemble/mount the components in a helpful order. Example: you don't want to mount the front derailleur before you assemble the bottom bracket, cranks, and chainrings.
New Bike Assembly | Park Tool
And, depending on the material used for the frame (steel/aluminum/Carbon fiber/etc.) you should probably have your torque wrench handy and refer to torque specs:
Torque Specifications and Concepts | Park Tool
Good luck.
Dan