Originally Posted by dtmoss

Okay, so... I will definitely check the frame out before I do anything else.

But assuming the frame makes for a stable base, I'd love your guys's help on both picking which components to replace first to be conservative (if that's at all possible), as well as picking parts that are inexpensive but not unreliable or horrible quality.

Knowing what you do about the bike (and feel free to ask Qs or suggest more intel), what are the first things I should replace?

I should replace all the cables probably, but after that, start with the rear cassette?

Then if slipping still happens in the mid chain ring, replace only that ring (or option for the whole crankset)?

By the way, thank you to everyone who's participating in this thread. I really appreciate it!