Ok, in the beginning of the thread, I was like "what's with those replying being a**hole* about it?" Now at the end I see that it started out in the roadie forum. Makes sense. Many of them are privilaged little upper-middle class white kids(even an adult who's an a**hole* to someone for having a budget is still a child as far as maturity is concerned) with too big of wallets who wear their spandex too tight. Don't take it personally.
Anywho, as others have said, many/most of the parts likely won't transfer. Why the need for the carbon frame, though? I'd say on a tight budget, a sturdy aluminum frame might suit your needs better. I don't want to get into a carbon debate, but I will just point out that manufacturers recommend you replace a carbon frame after crashing it, and the glorious internets if Full of stories of people cracking carbon frames in minor crashes. A totally decent newer and sturdy aluminum frame can be found for cheap and would likely save you some money for other components and get you riding a nicer, more trail worthy bike a lot quicker. If your bike does in fact have v-brakes, some aluminum frames will also have that option so you can continue to use your brakes until you can afford disk brakes(If you choose to go that route. It's not like you need to). Either way, be prepared to run a single chain-ring up front until you can buy a new front derailer. There's a good chance yours isn't going to fit your new frame, whatever you end up getting. Many people do like riding 1x9, etc, so it's nothing to worry much about.
Last edited by 3speed; 05-20-12 at 11:32 AM.