You might want to get one of these bash guards:
http://vpfree.pinkbike.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=81194
I'm most likely getting one.. really cool looking, no?
That and another Avid mech would probably be cool. You have a Hayes mech brake for the rear, right? If you sell it, how much do you think for? I think I have disc mounts, maybe I could use it