Mountain Biking season is over

Last post I was explaining how I busted up my rear shock, yes it is still blown and yes I still need to spend a lot of money on it. Now I have come up with the crazy idea of upgrading my bike to a 2x10 drivetrain versus the 3x9 I have on it now. The 2x10 is becoming more popular due to the wide range of gears, increased tension in the rear derailleur and decrease in overall weight. The only problem with a 2x10 upgrade is the $1100 price tag. I need to replace parts on my bike now, I need a new crankset ($300) and new brakes ($200-$450) and with those two prices added up it's worth it to get a kit in a box. The kit includes brand new brakes, crank, bottom bracket, shifters, derailleurs front and rear, chain, cassette and new cables and housing. I would basically have a brand new bike that I love (emotional attachment, she's my baby) for $1300 that includes all new drive train, brakes and rear shock. That may seem like a ridicilious amount to most people and yes it is a ton of money to spend but I'm extremely passonate about mountain biking, I race during the spring and summer and mountain biking is my top choice of sports to participate and compete in. I'm excited to get this kit on order and get it installed on my bike!

Here is a pic of my bike disassembled, look at that recently waxed frame!