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edmundro: I wish I am as efficient as you. How long did you spend researching bike building before you took the plunge? How much did you spend on buying the right tools? Did you install your own headset and lace your own wheels? The thing I'm afraid of is getting parts that don't work together and messing up the chainline. I also have to take into account the tools necessary if I'm building it myself and keeping to a budget. I'm sure all the research can be done over a weekend, what if you are fussy and want particular component for a particular price. But I have to agree, if you want to have a quick build and not too fussy, it definitely can be done.