>>1987267bling fork and saddle from a lbs plus 2x markup and $100/ hour labour rate on basic replacement shit
>>1987208i absolutely love that green colour.
i remember my brother saving his pennies in high school to get a suspension fork for his rigid mtb (a hardrock).
Nowadays a suspension fork actually devalues an old mtb. I wonder if the original fork is around? I would go back.
A suspension fork is a 1-2 kg weight penalty, and the old ones are all worn out internally.
The rolls saddle is pretty neat. You should treat it before it dries out /cracks more. Just be aware if you dubin it or whatever then only wear black shorts because it will stain them for a while.
Get rid of it if it doesn't suit you which for most people and most old selle saddles, it won't. It certainly doesn't fit the look of the bike.
Other than that you seem attached and you could -actually- upgrade the bike.
I would start with some nicer pedals
Maybe i'm wrong but those look like the cheap basic XLC style brake lever. You should try to find some nice avid levers. Just be aware there are a TONNE of chinkshit avid levers floating around so best is to pull them off a stock old bike or get them from an old guy.
Remove the canti hanger and replace it with another spacer. Chance to service your headset.
Service your hubs. Gauge the actual condition of your wheels.
What are the drivetrain parts?
