Originally Posted by
SkyDog75
Specifically what kind of bike do you have? Make/model/year? Framesets (frame and fork together) are available, but there are at least a few different standards for certain parts like bottom brackets and headsets and some frames will be more compatible with your current parts than others. [...] There are plenty more sources for frames and framesets, especially if you're looking for high-end bikes. But another possibility on the budget end of the spectrum is to find a used 'donor' bikes. Used bikes, even some pretty nice ones, can often be found for less than the price of a new frame.
SkyDog75, definitely not a high-end bike, I have a department store bike. It's a Genesis GS29, hardtail 29er. I couldn't tell ya when it was made, but I'm the second owner (bought it used off Craigslist). I'm watching CL for a donor bike, that's a good idea.