I guess I can stick with the suspension though personally I prefer rigid.
The bike does definitely need a new front wheel. The bike vibrates badly when the front brake is applied. It has some kind of Alex rims and I think the hubs are Alivio so the Deore hubs on the Jenson wheels are a step up. The mechanic told him that because the problem is at the seam of the rim, the only real fix is to replace the wheel.
The current fork is a Rock Shock Jett XC with 3" travel.
About the only component from the Diamondback that I'd be interested in transferring over would be the LX rear derailleur; but is there going to be a noticeable difference or benefit going from a 12 year old LX from a new Deore?
Last edited by jsdavis; 10-15-11 at 10:34 AM.