DX-MAN says:
Think it all you want, Slim; it's still lipstick on a pig. The ONE saving grace
of your plan is the 'upgrade' parts will likely last long enough to be
transferred onto a truly GOOD frame.
Sorry DX! I wil have to very respectfully disagree with you there...Science would dictate that chromoly steel tubes welded together would have to be very strong, if properly welded together, almost despite their design.
For example, my 2-month-old 2006 Kona; of all the parts on the bike, here are
the new ones:
seatpost, coil spring on the shock, cables, stem, 44t
chainring, and headset. The rest are from 2007 & 2009.
My frame was
a surplus warranty replacement, cleared out for about a third of the price.
IT'S worth upgrading parts for as long as it lasts.
I'm most certain that this part of your response is entirely accurate. However, it does not negate the fact that chromoly steel frames are all very strong, reliable, and durable, when welded.
- Slim
