I'm with you guys in upgrading older frames. I recently upgraded my son's circa '97 Trek Z7000 with parts I had around the shop. I now has a Marzocchi Z3, XT brake/shifter pods, XTR rim brakes, rear derailleur and Hubs/wheels, XT hollow tech crank set, etc. The bike feels so good, I am not returning it to him. I'll let him borrow it for rides with me.