Chris Igleheart calls his new bicycle the “Trail Poacher,” a fat-tire bike for riders who like the drops.
It’s a cyclocross bike frame with clearance for wider tires and disc brakes, perfect for scoping out that rocky zombie trail you’ve been eyeing.
The photos for this gallery were shot by ‘cross racer Natalia Boltukhova (a.k.a. “Tiny Russian”) at http://www.pedalpowerphotography.com and http://www.tinyrussianstudio.com.
Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
Seat stays Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
Custom Igleheart stem on Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
A closer look at the hydraulic brake system on Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
Custom Igleheart stem on Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
A closer look at the hydraulic brake system on Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
A closer look at the hydraulic brake system on Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
A power hub on the front wheel of Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
The paint color on Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike is British Racing Green. The bike features extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Chris used a Chimay beer bottlecap as a bar end on the bike. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
Chris Igleheart's "Trail Poacher" cyclocross bike, featuring extra clearance for wide tires and disc brakes. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova.
