Yeah, I will definitely do that. Have been trying to educate myself on parts hierarchy but there are so many! And some bikes are mixed crap with good. Haha. Guess that'd be fixable though.

Will post findings when I am in the market.

Question: what are the components you would not go budget on? Say I'm looking at a bike with an awesome rear derailleur but a disturbing front? Idk, just an example.