8 Responses to “The Iron Horse”

• Ian M. Camera says:
  

  Awesome shot! One of your best, which in your case is saying something!

  Posted on 5.28.09 at 9:11 pm
• Antti says:
  

  The nose of your saddle seems to point skywards. Doesn’t that hurt your … things?

  Posted on 5.28.09 at 10:04 pm
• Ron Richings says:
  

  Hi Alan

  Would like to use your ‘Iron Horse’ image on my page for MOMENTUM magazine,
  http://www.momentumplanet.ca

  Please email me asap.

  Thanks

  Ron Richings

  Posted on 5.28.09 at 10:07 pm
• Alan says:
  

  @Antti

  Notice the height of the handlebars. High handlebars place the rider’s weight safely back on the sit bones, hence the nose-up saddle position. This is normal for a bike set-up in this way.

  Posted on 5.28.09 at 10:40 pm
• ksteinhoff says:
  

  Alan,

  There’s a 3D mural painted on Mississippi River seawall of my Cape Girardeau, MO, hometown that would lend itself to a similar picture. I’ll have to rip off your idea the next time I’m there.

  It’s funny that I never think to include my bike in pictures until it’s too late.

  I guess it’s because newspaper photographers try to keep any trace of themselves out of the picture: no camera bag in the background, no shadow of yourself in the frame, etc.

  Old habits are hard to break.

  Posted on 5.29.09 at 6:23 am
• jamesmallon says:
  

  That’s not a Brooks Flyer, is it? Something a bit wider? How much good does it do for you?

  I am looking to put a Flyer on a hardtailed 29er. I’m sold on Brooks: B17Ns on my city bike and fixed-gear; Ti Swallow on my road bike (found it 1/2 price!).

  Posted on 5.29.09 at 9:53 am
• Alan says:
  

  @jamesmallon

  That’s a B67 – one of my favorites for bikes with relatively upright ergonomics.

  Posted on 5.29.09 at 7:00 pm
• Alan says:
  

  @Ken

  I love your photos! I’m looking forward to seeing your mural shots…

  Posted on 5.29.09 at 7:02 pm