Backbone Ride (Malibu) - Kanan to Corral - 12/28: 12-28-2006 10:30 AM - 02:30 PM

[MTBMaven]

For those that are available for this ride I highly recommend it. It is not the most technical trail compared to some of the trails in the ANF but it is beautiful with many challenging climbs and some fun stuff thrown in. This is my favorite rides in the Santa Monica Mtns.

[Burner]

Fo, I expect you there, unless you are manning the noodle shop that day.

[FoShizzle]

Originally Posted by Burner

Fo, I expect you there, unless you are manning the noodle shop that day.

looking good right now...just need to change my dental appt. If i go, it will be on heavy pig of a bike, now weighing in at just over 38 lbs with the new tires I put on it over the weekend, so dont expect me near the front

[dstepper]

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

so dont expect me near the front

Sandbagger.

We weighed Scott's 6-pack at Mountain Bike Heaven today and it is 37lbs.

[FoShizzle]

Originally Posted by dstepper

Sandbagger.

We weighed Scott's 6-pack at Mountain Bike Heaven today and it is 37lbs.

LOL...I wish I were sandbagging. I actually just put some new tires on, LIKE AN IDIOT, and had my first ride in weeks on the Turner...actually hit the ride Burner proposed for Thursday.

HOLY CRAP was I hurting....I have not ridden in granny gear for such extended periods in so long....very depressing. These tires are PIGS.....but I do admit, when one day I start hitting more technical stuff they will be nice. The few short downhill sections were fun but definitely not worth it with all the climbing....37 lbs is a XC bike, mine is over 38 lbs now And to think....the chain slap was even bothering me so now i want a chain guide...39 lbs, here I come !

[Upchuck]

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

And to think....the chain slap was even bothering me so now i want a chain guide...39 lbs, here I come !

Chain slap? You must not be running a SRAM RD then. I NEVER get chain slap with my XO.

[FoShizzle]

Originally Posted by Upchuck

Chain slap? You must not be running a SRAM RD then. I NEVER get chain slap with my XO.

perhaps it is not true chain slap....but noise nonetheless. I am thinking of getting a light Stinger chainguide. I am running SRAM rear der as I hate Shimano and what it does to chainstays with the chain.

[Upchuck]

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

perhaps it is not true chain slap....but noise nonetheless. I am thinking of getting a light Stinger chainguide. I am running SRAM rear der as I hate Shimano and what it does to chainstays with the chain.

Dude, you need the E13 DRS chainguide/bashring setup. Es muy bueno!

[FoShizzle]

Originally Posted by Upchuck

Dude, you need the E13 DRS chainguide/bashring setup. Es muy bueno!

agreed....had one on my Bullit and was stoked on it. may order one today while at the shop picking up a 22t cog for out back....I am getting old and out of shape and miss having a 22t.

[Upchuck]

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

agreed....had one on my Bullit and was stoked on it. may order one today while at the shop picking up a 22t cog for out back....I am getting old and out of shape and miss having a 22t.

Oh my...22T...tell me that's matched with a 34 or 36 ring...or at least it's on a 29er.

[FoShizzle]

Originally Posted by Upchuck

Oh my...22T...tell me that's matched with a 34 or 36 ring...or at least it's on a 29er.

well, its on a 29er anyway, but with a 32t up front so pretty girly by your standards for sure.

dude, i am getting old and phat....i think i will pass you in age at this pace. with my huffing and puffing nowadays i am thinking of getting into golf instead.

[Burner]

von diggity - ride is at 10:30a

guero - leaving at 9 should get you there.

if anyone wants to push it to 11 to get up from OC, that's fine by me. Just let us know asap. If you're coming for sure we'll wait.

[guero]

burner, best way to get there from long beach?

[bananaseat]

please keep the start time @10:30am. this will allow us OC folks an easier commute back.

[LBmtb]

Thought this was for Friday. But heck, I'm still in! 10:30 is cool with me.

[Upchuck]

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

well, its on a 29er anyway, but with a 32t up front so pretty girly by your standards for sure.

dude, i am getting old and phat....i think i will pass you in age at this pace. with my huffing and puffing nowadays i am thinking of getting into golf instead.

Leave the cigs in the pickup and replace the Schlitz with good ol' H2O. I'm sure you'll pass me on the trail well before you reach my age.

[Burner]

Originally Posted by guero

burner, best way to get there from long beach?

take the 405 N to the 10 W until it ends and turns into PCH... take PCH to Kanan (prob about 30 mins) turn right after first tunnel you will see the parking and trailhead on left.


I can meet someone at the 405 and 10 fwys and hop in your car, if you'd like to carpool the rest of the way. PM me.

[guero]

thanks, that is the route gouge and i were planning on taking. we are gonna follow each other up there.

[dstepper]

Originally Posted by guero

thanks, that is the route gouge and i were planning on taking. we are gonna follow each other up there.

I want to see some pics of you rolling down "Little Moab" Have fun it is a nice trail.