Do you need longer reach or shorter? The riser bar and shorter stem would get you shorter reach, the opposite would increase it.


If you're not looking to spend much, it could be a really good build up. A few properly working components can do a huge amount to almost any frame.... that being said, don't expect to be able to rely on a lot of the old components to save cost unless you've really checked them out.

If you're going to start playing around with mountain biking (again?), it would be worthwhile to build up. If you are intending on competing or picking up where you left off (and did DH or all mountain before), seriously consider just getting a new bike.


I wouldn't go as far as to put really nice hardware like X.9s on it (though it wasn't really suggested), but replacements a bit higher than the quality of the original components could be affordable. I enjoy the upgrade and shopping that goes in before the ride, so for me rebuilding the bike would be worthwhile. From bikepedia, it seems like a lot of the components were decent ones, so replacing damaged/nonfunctional components could do a lot for your riding experience. That being said things like V-Brakes could significantly hinder your riding if you intend to do DH. Also says they made a 23" version

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...8847&Type=bike