senseazn: i was able to score a good deal, that's all that i'll reveal
for those who know, pls keep a zip on it! hah.
UFO: i dont think i'll be changing the cables and housing myself... once i decide on and get a new handlebar, i'm going to have the derailleur cables redone b/c they look terri'bad right now. they stick super high and ridiculous style lol.