I wasn't trying to be negative just practical. Speaking for myself I tend to make plans and fill amazon shopping carts too soon in the process. I would just suggest taking it all apart first access what is there and what is needed and Then make plans I could have easily sunk many hours and $$ into a free on the sidewalk Raleigh before realizing it had a fatal flaw in the seat tube binder area. And learning is great but so is avoiding quick-sand On the other hand I love awful to awesome builds