Santa Anita: Winter Creek to Zion Downhill, 8-25-2012

One of the most famous trails in Southern California: Winter Creek to Zion Trail Downhill, August 25, 2012

Mt. Zion Loop in Big Santa Anita Canyon

Location: Angeles National Forest north of Arcadia. From Interstate 210, head north on Santa Anita Avenue (right if you are coming from the east, left if you are coming from the west). After passing through a residential area, you reach a vehicle gate. The road starts climbing up into the mountains, and arrives at the Chantry Flats parking lot after about 3 miles. A National Forest Service adventure pass ($5 for a day or $30 for the year) is required.

Agency: Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles River District

Distance: 9.4 miles

Elevation gain: 2,100 feet

Difficulty Rating: PG-13 (Distance, trail condition, elevation gain)

Suggested time: 3 hrs riding (Relaxed Pace)

Best season: October – June

USGS topo map: “Mt. Wilson”

Recommended gear: Full Suspension

Just recorded and edited with GoPro HD Cam! Hope you would enjoy!

Cheap Modification on GoPro Brackets and Testing Video Clip of Riding at Fullerton Loop!

TO escape from my boredom today, I decided to work on GoPro Bracket Modification with cable ties. It looks tedious n cheap! kkkkkk

Here is what I did.

To test out my new GoPro bracket config on my helmet, I hit out to Fullerton Loop for a short ride. It was 6:30PM, not that hot but bit humid. On the trail, a few riders or hikers were spotted. This loop is totally for beginners craving for a descent workout & joy of riding outside locally. Here is a short video clip I took today. It seems the modified brackets work fine, and the video quality of the clip is better than acceptable. Happy camper!

If you want to purchase this GoPro, Click on the picture below

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2013 Trek Fuel EX9.9:

Ride Report is available at http://reviews.mtbr.com/2013-trek-fuel-preview

For more details, go to http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/singletrack_trail/fuel_ex/fuel_ex_9_9/#/us/en/model/features?url=us/en/bikes/mountain/singletrack_trail/fuel_ex/fuel_ex_9_9

I just post a few pictures here for you to check out:

Photos Copyrighted by Sterling Lorence and Dan Milner

Main Key changes:

130 mm of travel from 120 mm last year.

New suspension kinematics where main pivot is moved forward for better pedaling performance

Lower standover

5mm lower bottom bracket height when sagged

10mm shorter chainstays

Lighter frame weights from 3.9 lbs to 5.4 lbs

Fuel 9.9 complete bike is now 24.5 lbs

Internal cable routing for all shifter cables and even the Rockshox Reverb post cable

Fuel EX 5, 6, 7 weigh 2466 gram

Fuel EX 9.9 weighs 1760 grams or 3.88

Schabarum Trail Riding in Rowland Heights, CA, August 11, 2012 Schabarum Trail:

The Schabarum Trail (Skyline Trail) can be accessed from Schabarum regional park, off Colima Road, just east of Azusa Avenue in Rowland Heights. You can park at the hospital located at the corner of Azusa Ave and Colima. You need to ride out to Azusa Ave and enter Schabarum Park. The trail is full of on-and-off short single tracks and fire-roads. You can ride all day long as long as weather is cool enough. All trails are open sunrise to sunset, except during extreme or hazardous weather conditions. All trails are closed 48 hours after the rain. Some parks take longer to dry than others; those areas may be closed for longer periods of time. All trails are closed during red flag days (extreme fire hazard days). Also, you need to be prepared to yield when facing horse riders. Horses are very sensitive of brake screeching sounds. Around this time of every year, this wilderness area becomes a pit of rattle snakes. Be aware! Today, we haven't seen any.

Trail Length: as your wish

Trail Level: Beginner

Trail Type: Combo of Singles and Fire Roads

City/County: Rowland Heights/LA

Shuttle: No Need

Riding Detail:

We parked at the hospital and started out.

Entering the park

Planning out today's route

Riding uphills of Schabarum Trail

He is the oldest but greatest rider of all

Pushing to the top, pretty steep uphills!

At the top, getting ready for downhills!

Keep moving!

Taking a breath in a shade and talking about 2011 Santa Cruz Blur TRC one of KRMTB members, Brother UFO, assembled recently. It is a bling-bling with XTR component kit. I testrode it. Pedaling efficiency is second to none and very light.

Downhills, Fun Parts

Coming back to where we started

That is it! Thanks to all the members riding out under scorching heat! It was Triple digit temp today.