Originally Posted by
Phil_gretz
I gave you a perfectly executable plan that will yield an improved bike. Replace/upgrade the existing frame with: air suspension fork, new wheels, and better tires. With a bit left over for unknowns. Why not move out on that immediately? You want to spend more but not get more in return?
Sorry, I didn't mean to seem like passing this by entirely. I just have no experience upgrading bikes. I'd go to a shop, and there's still the question of which parts to get. On top of that, my Nishiki is old, rusty, and I have a sense of wanting to start anew.