Hello to all! I'm new to this forum and have a question that I'm sure sounds completely amateur to everyone here. However, I would much appreciate some help on the subject. I've just recently gotten back into riding, though I've realized my ride either needs some quality mods or I need a whole new bike. I can't quite figure out what to do. I have a 1998 Specialized Hard Rock Sport. It's has some okay Shimano components (Acera X) and a good old chro-moly frame (that's right, old school 
) and that's about the extent of the thrills. I'm not one who needs a thousand dollar bike or anything but I am serious enough to need some good stuff....I suppose I could be called a "novice" biker...not expert, not amateur. I need to purchase the following (not necessarily brand new)....a new fork (one that is quality and fits the bike), new stem and bars (riser rather than flat...found a good deal on some KORE stuff), wider tires, maybe some new wheels, and a new saddle. What kind of pieces are priced well and are quality pieces? Like I said, I'm wondering if this is a completely pointless venture...should I just start fresh? If I do, I'm looking at the 350-450 price range. Any suggestions? Help would be much appreciated.
) and that's about the extent of the thrills. I'm not one who needs a thousand dollar bike or anything but I am serious enough to need some good stuff....I suppose I could be called a "novice" biker...not expert, not amateur. I need to purchase the following (not necessarily brand new)....a new fork (one that is quality and fits the bike), new stem and bars (riser rather than flat...found a good deal on some KORE stuff), wider tires, maybe some new wheels, and a new saddle. What kind of pieces are priced well and are quality pieces? Like I said, I'm wondering if this is a completely pointless venture...should I just start fresh? If I do, I'm looking at the 350-450 price range. Any suggestions? Help would be much appreciated.
