I think I've changed my mind... I've been looking at the specs for a couple of different frames (the Surly LHT and the Nashbar Touring) and comparing them to the specs for my current ride (soon to have that on my website). Frankly, my frame compares favorably to these two touring frames!

What I'm thinking of doing now is:

1. Strip the bike down to parts.
2. Have the frame (it's steel) stripped down to bare metal.
3. Have braze-ons put on the rear for disc brakes.
4. Replace the fork with a carbon one with braze-ons for disc brakes.
5. Paint the frame and fork (BLUE! )
6. Get new wheelsets with 9 or 10 speed freewheel (or cassette; not decided yet)
7. Replace the BB and put on a 175mm crankset
8. Replace the SRAM shifters for a matching set that can do 9-10 speed

How does one find a good place for stripping/painting a bicycle frame?