The choice is bewildering and it’s led to rumours of an industry conspiracy that ‘they’re just trying to sell us more bikes!’ But is this true? And does wheel size even matter? Read on to find out.

Twenty-six-inch wheels have traditionally been the standard for mountain bikes, but 29ers have become so good at what they do that, though we tested a bunch of 26ers, not a single one made the final ...

29in mountain bike wheels, often referred to as 29ers, are a popular wheel size, offering higher rolling speeds and more stability than 26in and 27.5in wheels. While not as nimble as 27.5in wheels, ...

I’m looking to buy a new mountain bike (£3k budget). The one I’m riding is so old it has 26-inch wheels. Now I’ve got to decide between 27.5 and 29 inch wheels. I’m 5ft 8 and ride trails rather than ...

Wheel-size debates have been an essential part of the industry since the introduction of 27.5 wheels to mountain biking. When 29-inch wheels dropped, the debates only intensified - and there's ...

Cycling has a habit of reinventing itself in its own image, and in their efforts to find the best wheel size for gravel bikes, manufacturers have dug back into the past to find inspiration for their ...