I really like the bike, and I guess what I'm wondering is should I upgrade it (carbon fork, Ultegra, etc...) or should I try and keep it as is. To be honest, the GPX works amazingly well. It's so simple, and the DT shifters leave nothing to break, so it shifts clean and crisp all the time. The Jockeys are old, and could use replacing, but otherwise it's great.

The fork is what I'm not sure about. I started thinking about it because the reach isn't ride for me with the stock, Cannondale stem. I was looking around for a cheap 1" quill that would put me at a better reach and I came across the all-too-well-known Performance Forte carbon fork, headset, and stem set. I can get that guy on there for $150 + 10% off right now (more if I time it). Again, I'm happy with the GPX, but it could also use a new BB.

So, I was thinking that the frame is so good, maybe just as light and high performing as modern frames, that I could turn it into a dedicated roadie. But if we're crossing the threshold of vintage with it then I might make a ploy to keep it of it's era (i.e. the threaded headset, original fork and so on).

I blew up the wheels bombing a downhill on my commute at about 35mph. To be correct the hubs are probably still useable, but the rims more or less ripped through at the spokes. I decided if I was going to do new rims I should do a new cassette, but I had freewheel cassettes and much prefer freehub. So, I found a great deal on Ultegra/Open Pros and got a new chain to go with it. It's been going strong like that ever since, and due to that will never be truly vintage, though I could build some wheels with the GPX hubs and come close.

I also don't like the bars that were on it. I have some Ritchey Biomax bars and will be putting those on it no matter what. the brakes work fine, but my main question I keep coming back to is should I just put a $35 1" quill stem on that fits me or just go for it and do the threadless conversion with the carbon fork for $150 + % off?

I've ridden lots of road bikes, and the geometry and stiffness are my favorite so far. One of my good buddies growing up is now a pro rider and had Trek OCLV around all the time. It was nice, but this Cannondale rides nicer, IMHO.

Thanks all! I'll try and get some pics up when I can. I've got the 12 month old running around my feet today, so it's difficult to get outside with the camera.