Originally Posted by Louis
I do everything except wheelbuilding.
It's very satisfying and really not that complicated if you have some mechanical ability and are able to employ common sense.
I agree with Louis, and after the fiasco of leaving rims and hubs with the LBS for a month and finding nothing had been accomplished, I've decided to even teach myself how to build wheels. Dminor builds them, Scooper builds them, others build them, I certainly can as well.
If you want to feel more comfortable before working on your main bike, find an old one to completely overhaul, one that does not matter if it is botched up. I found this to be a real confidence booster.
Go for it!
