The biggest problem with assembling your own pricewise is getting past the retail drivetrain markup. Rolling your own doesn't make sense unless you can figure out a way to do that.
>>1131748At least to major wheel repairs, and drivetrain repairs. Up to but not including bottom bracket and headset work is really important to know.
>Also, how are the cost benefits?Depends on your riding conditions. All riders should know how to get their drivetrains adjusted correctely, with the exception of IGH users.
Every offroad cyclist and fatass should know how to true their wheels.
>>1131751What are you looking at?
>>1131764Before you go custom, check Zinn. Pic related. Its a KHS 747, available in size 68, which may be too big for you.
>>1131887Drafting faster riders is a long standing tradition.
>>1132063Some builders, particularly some of the big chains do a shoddy job of assembly. And even quality LBSes leave a bunch of grunt assembly to the new guy.
