Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
What you have now is a crummy old cheap bike that doesn't fit you.
If you have the shop or somebody fix it up for you you'll have a more expensive crummy old bike, with a few new parts, but that still doesn't fit you.
If you buy a new bike you'll probably pay a little more but you'll have a bike with all brand new parts, that comes with a new bike warranty, and also fits you.
Those American made Treks were pretty nice. In some ways nicer than current entry level made in China Treks. Not the ultimate in performance, but well made and nice riding bikes.