Had a nice chat with my local wrench! I have decided on upgrading the rims to alloy 700x25, new tubes and rubber, readjust brakes and new alloy handlebars. That should be plenty. It seems anything more would be real expensive and Frankensteinish. that should be plenty. As it is the Corbier is lighter than my xcal-7 mtb!

Oh btw, I appreciate good positive input from those who wish to help. I thank you. I am completely independent of the input of others good or bad.

eschlwc, you are funny.

Chuck