you know your better off probably getting rid of the bike, sometimes for no logical reason certain things will not work with certain people, an hell riding should be a mind free pleasure not a "where is this piece of shit going to leave me".
Mountain biking is still a three time a week minimum addiction, really liking it and able to ride and climb some crazy shit now that I never thought possible, pretty exciting, although the love handles are still annoying the guys I ride with, not sure why they have not burned off, but they are defianatly my spare fuel tank.
As to getting along I understand, Im blunt to the point and people usually miss my humor so IM used to it. And never take the internet to seriously, I think all of us on here spend to much time chatting, but its better than watching a mindless show so what the hell, Glad yer working and money is still flowing in.

take care keep me updated.