>> You're wrong. Your frame and most parts should last much longer than any part with bearings.

Yes, I probably am wrong. But that's why I posted in the first place. I need to know what to look for, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the tech tips and web pointers. LBS is good and fair on the sales side, but I'm not so sure on the setup/repair side. Standard stuff he's prob AOK at. Supreme stuff prob not.