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A place to ask bicycle repair questions, and for bike shop monkeys to share advanced non commercial wrenching resources (no YouTube self promotion). This is only for repair related topics.

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diy bike assembling (self.bikewrench)

submitted 6 months ago by evasync to c/bikewrench

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Bike shops are asking 100+£ for a bike assemble and it might be justified but its too much for my budget and I want to DIY it.

Is that risky to do by watching youtube videos and borrowing tools from friends?

I want to install an english threaded bottom branket with a squared tappered crankset, disc brakes (mechanical), headset (threadless including cutting stem).

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

I second the idea of looking for a bike co-op. Or even ask at small shops if they would be interested in teaching you. I have known mechanics who would happily stay after hours to help people who wanted to learn. In either place you will have access to the right tools and a wealth of knowledge.