tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post3982228421951728987..comments2024-02-14T07:46:50.268-07:00Comments on Big Wheel Building: Bontrager Gnarwhal B Fat tire.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-1127115793528680702020-07-06T06:52:13.226-06:002020-07-06T06:52:13.226-06:00Hey Mike,i JUST got a very nice brand new Fatilla...Hey Mike,i JUST got a very nice brand new Fatillac frame which im going to build up with a mix of new and older parts(from my current bike)Im just wondering whatis the widest tire you have comfortably run on the back with a 27.5 rim? I currently have a 27.5 x55mm wheel with a 3.8 tire with plenty of room on a 177mm rear stay.But was looking at getting some mulefat 80mm wide rims(also 27.5) and am wondering how wide (or narrow be it with a 177mm rear stay) i can go.I also have the mastodon pro extended so not worried how big I can go up front! CheersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913044052830831684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-233874379399204892019-01-15T21:10:08.909-07:002019-01-15T21:10:08.909-07:00Follow up on the light snow of Sedona...the Gnar w...Follow up on the light snow of Sedona...the Gnar was unbelievably grippy on slippery, off-camber, frozen, singletrack. Was slower on moist hardpacked and light mud...but this condition is rare for the Southwest...so a small "con" for roll-resistence. Overall, the Gnar is impressive for my needs! Running the Wren forks with FS Bucksaw aka BiiiG FUN!...again wish the rear spacing could accommodate it��Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993060697035598989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-3761291998404745662018-12-13T11:09:09.751-07:002018-12-13T11:09:09.751-07:00Built up my new Nextie 85 mm finally...I paired th...Built up my new Nextie 85 mm finally...I paired the 27.5 Gnar front-fitted with the new 27.5 x 4.0 Van Helga rear-fitted. Live in Phx desert area...luv'n the new exploration opportunities on sloppy, loose, horse-trail, singletrack, and the connected deep, sand washes...wish the Gnar fit in back too but, the knobs rub...the VH is high volume tire...very supple ride. PSI:Front 7/Rear 10. I scale-in as a clyde 265 lbs with no self-steering issues, but have 4" DYI closed-cell inserts, so I'm sure that their space-fiiing properties assist with maneuvering/cornering while achieving decent float! BiiiG FUN!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993060697035598989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-51286816872363055462017-11-07T12:48:54.802-07:002017-11-07T12:48:54.802-07:00I have been certain that I will have a large tire ...I have been certain that I will have a large tire for deep (as i dare) snow. That pair of tires has been Bud/Bud in my mind prob on 100's. But... now that this is available, how would you compare the Gnarwhal 4.5 to Bud for snow?<br /><br />I weigh 155# and ride primarily in the NorthEast. Lot's of lake effect snow but sometimes we get the dry stuff too.<br />Thanks,<br />KirkUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07051617466027828642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-16275901261825680402017-11-03T06:40:39.687-06:002017-11-03T06:40:39.687-06:00The only way the Hodag could be better is if it we...The only way the Hodag could be better is if it were a function of collecting sticky mud, and then, since the Hodag is smaller, it would pack up less.<br /><br />Otherwise, the Gnarwhal is so much bigger, and so much more aggressively knobbed, that I think I'd almost always prefer it when things were slippery.MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02002777916876297706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-79852844934356150162017-11-03T06:34:03.973-06:002017-11-03T06:34:03.973-06:00I have a 2015 Trek Farley 6 with 26x3.8 Hodags (it...I have a 2015 Trek Farley 6 with 26x3.8 Hodags (it doesn't take anything much wider), the rear tyre is looking worn and I'm wondering whether to replace it with another Hodag or the Gnarwhal. Trek list the latter as a more aggressive tyre although most information I can find on it is for studded use, I primarily ride on natural trails in the winter which are muddy and slippy but rarely snow. I see you've ridden the Hodag as well, I'm wondering what your thoughts are on Gnarwhal over the Hodag for wet, muddy and slippy conditions?Johnnoreply@blogger.com