Some parts of cycling tech can be particularly confusing. One such area in which this is particularly apparent is mountain bike wheel sizes.
Cycling is a sport that has rapidly developed over the past few decades, with new disciplines cropping up and adding new types of tech along with different names for already existing tech and sizing.
If you’re in the market for a new mountain bike, or even just a new wheelset for your off-road machine, then it’s likely you’ll be confronted with a choice on wheel size.
Depending on your riding style, there are a number of advantages and disadvantages to each size.
Particularly for off-road disciplines, you’re often offered a choice in wheel size when buying or building a bike. The wheelset of a bicycle includes the hubs, bearings, spokes, rims, and often the tubes and tires themselves. It’s not uncommon to be presented with a choice of wheel size, specifically if you’re buying a gravel or … Read more
Cycling is a sport of numbers. A quick look at your bike’s geometry specs will reveal enough numbers to make your head spin. The humble wheel is no exception. Of all your bike’s components, the wheels and tires may be the most important. They are, after all, the link between you and the tarmac. Whether … Read more