About HankG

The 4.1 is my first fat bike and it’s got me riding trails and snow and getting outdoors this winter which I hadn’t done before. I’ve had a lot of bikes over many years but I haven’t had a bike that makes me smile and laugh out loud since my Schwinn stingray in 1965. This bike is pure fun. It gets me muddy (though less so now that I’ve fendered it) and it invites pointing and smiles from kids every time I ride it. Get one, it’s fun!

Hi John as usual your response is super because it tells me not only the info I’m seeking but also teaches me how to answer the question myself in the future! yes I rode the fat-tire bike today in snow! Awesome on the River to ridge trail in new paltz ny today. I was mindful to avoid the nice x-country ski tracks. My new PDW fat tire 6.5 fenders kept me dry and my new Thule XT2 pro rack is rock solid even with the heavy fat bike on it. I wore a silk thin REI liner on top with a truly retro wool cycling jersey I bought in 1979-80 and a couple llbean flannel shirts and a thin goretex jacket. Two pairs of Sox. Balaclava. Thin Manzella liner gloves from rei and an old pair of pearl Izumi lobster mitts. 5 pounds tire pressure and I learned how to get my weight back over the rear wheel when I needed traction going up hills. The bike is a hoot and invites conversations and greetings from passersby. thanks again for the tip on the tires for the adv 1.1. take care hank

Kyle thank you for your helpful response! hank

Hi I like the 38 mm schwalbs That came with my Adv 1.1 but I’m wondering what’s the widest tire that’s safe to put on that rim (according to manufacturer specs) that I can use on trails? I’m looking for something nobbier and a little lower pressure and a little wider thanks in advance

‎01-09-2021

Ryan the bikepacking site is very useful, I appreciate it. Frankly overall I think my biggest fear is sleeping in a tent, something I’ve never done. Silly question: how come snakes snd other critters don’t get into your tent and sleeping bag seeking your body warmth? John please feel free to pipe in to this total newbie question. hank

‎01-07-2021

Thanks Ryan!

‎01-06-2021

John that cage looks cool And the description says it’s designed to be used with the salsa anything cage bag, but I don’t see that bag available on the REI site. Am I missing it?

‎01-06-2021

Hi @REI-JohnJ and @ryanjohnson! i hope you’re enjoying your bikes. My handlebars were way too wide. A stem riser, better grips, and cutting the bars down made the bike fit very comfortably. Rode in snow /mud the other day on the wall kill valley rail trail in walkill, ny, about 22 miles—a workout!— and came home all smiles with tons of mud on me and the bike. My wife “suggested” fenders so I just received the fat tire fenders rei sells that cover tires up to 6.5” (PNW) and plan to mount ‘em and try them this weekend. This bike makes me smile. And little kids are always complimenting the bike or the tires and it’s a hoot. I’ve never camped or slept on the ground or in a tent in my life. At 63 I’m intrigued by articles on bike packing. I’d love to try it but I’m a little intimidated and would like to try it with at least one buddy. I also don’t know about the equipment but I can read about that and I think REI will be a great resource. Maybe the first time I do it it’ll be a relatively short ride and stay somewhere overnight near my house and ride back the next day I have a feeling I’ll love it and just gradually build up to longer trips. Have you guys done it? Loving my orange beast. hank

‎11-14-2020

@REI-JohnJ John, you are an excellent teacher! And I appreciate the clear concise explanation. And the timing of your note to me couldn’t have been more perfect. I just finished my morning ride got home and opened your email it was a great ride a beautiful clear day I’m dialing in both my tire pressure (9.5 pounds today on a moderately bumpy trail— felt like I absorbed shock without too much bounce) and got the handlebars cut down at this point two full inches off each side and they feel perfect along with angling the bar ends and adjusting my brake levers I’m feeling great about the cockpit at this point. I’ve met several guys my age who have bought mountain bikes and fat tire bikes and they felt the handlebars were too wide and they were uncomfortable and just left the bikes home. That’s a shame, they can be cut down. John your advice and explanations are a real asset to REI and your Service as well as the service of others I’ve encountered as a relatively new REI member will keep me shopping there, I placed an order just yesterday and look forward to receiving it! And some of what I ordered was based on my asking an REI expert for advice have a great rest of your weekend. hank

‎11-13-2020

John some racks mention that they are incompatible with asymmetric rear stays. I don’t know what that is, can you tell me if our bike is considered symmetrical or asymmetrical rear stays? thanks hank ps I’m getting out early tomorrow morning on a trail still working on my handlebar width I expect to cut them down tomorrow and if that doesn’t work with the bar end grips and stem raiser that my local REI store put on I think my next step is a Jones bar with a 2 1/2 inch rise which are currently out of stock

‎11-13-2020

Amazing service thanks John. I’m leaning towards the Tubus. Its simplicity is calling me and I won’t need the blaburns ability to change widths Because this rack will be dedicated for the fat bike

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