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Originally Posted by chefwong
Sorry for the MEGA sized pics....
I figuered it would help you guys identify the parts.
Ya, roadie was what was on my head.
If I had to swap, I think the 1st thing would be the rear suspension - so it's less of a pogo stick. I'm now in Concrete Jungle Gotham City....
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Interesting bike. I don't know it, so did some reading. They have quite a following, not sure if Mrazek is still in business or not. Some good components there, a few years old, but still servicable. The early XTR derailleurs (M961) are several generations back, but not bad components at all. Early carbon bars had some issues with cracks and breaking, so make sure they are in good condition.
The real question isn't what would take two pounds off the bike, it is rather what do you want to use the bike for? It is a little like a Jeep Rubicon with big wheels, two locking diffs, and all the other trail mods. Very single purpose. Sure, it is bouncy on the road, but it is great at climbing through a gully over big rocks. If I wanted a bike to ride primarily on the road, I wouldn't start with this one. This is for climbing up that trail, slowly, using all the suspension travel.
There is likely a market for your current bike, but not at what you may have paid to build it up. If you do sell it, I would sell it complete, and not part it out.
Moving forward, start with intended use (road conditions, topography, distance, etc) and then consider budget. Do that before picking a brand, style, or frame material. There are lots of guys here that can advise on that process without spending a grip (if that constitutes correct usage).