Finally changed my crank…
Before I forget.
A while back I posted that I was looking at going the 2×10 route, and was trying to decide what to do. Well, not long after that post my crank started giving me real problems, so it needed to be changed. I went to my LBS to replace it with a 3×10 crank, and told the guy there that I was looking at going 2×10 later in the year. He then asked me why I don’t just go 2×9 now. I was like WTF, can I do that with my setup? He said it was easy, and that I wouldn’t need to buy anything other than a new crank (which I was going to do anyway). So I went ahead and did it.
The 2×9 has taken a bit of getting used to, and with my lack of riding during winter, it is obviously taking a bit longer than it should. I did the Magalies Monster 70km (where the Horndog did really well) using my 2×9 setup, and it went well considering it was only my 2nd ride with the setup. The first being a short 40km ride.
I am looking forward to warmer weather so that I can get some more km’s in, and master the 2×9. I will be going to 2×9 later in the year still, I just won’t need to get a new crank. Gives me a change to save up, and on the plus side… I should be a lot stronger when I do switch from 2×9 to 2×10. 
Sjoe. 2 posts in 1 day.