Originally Posted by
Jeff Neese
You're getting a lot of good suggestions. I would add that "a few tools laying around the house" may not cut it. There are several things that require specialized tools (bottom bracket tools, cone wrenches, chain tool, and others).
Also, do you have a work stand? That makes the process of building a bike (or just doing maintenance) infinitely simpler.
I have the crank puller tool, BB toothed tool, and I do have the cassette removing chain tooly thing. No idea what the 'cone wrenches" are...but will look into them. There is a "chain link" tool, but have not had to use it yet. So, all in all, making progress, I think. You agree?