Originally Posted by duppie

All,
I have a Trek 4500 with a Rockshox Judy C fork. I want to start using it as my main commuter and therefore are looking to replace it with a rigid fork (i looked at a Surly 1x1). The LBS charges $45 for the complete installation.
Question is, can I install it myself? I am reasonably thechnical and feel comfortable doing most of the bike maintenance myself, but I have never done this. The mechanic at the LBS mentioned needing special tools (to face the crown race seat of the fork?). I don't have any of these tools

Would it be worth, money wise as well as experience wise, to try it myself?

Any advice is appreciated
Duppie