Road bikes and mountain bikes are among the most popular types of bikes you can buy. But they're very different. Their frames look completely different, one has fat tyres while the other has ...

Despite sharing diameters, it's worth knowing that mountain bike wheels have a much wider rim than road bike wheels - often between 25 and 35mm - so in practice, it’s unlikely that you will be ...

While road bikes are ideal for smooth terrains such as concrete, mountain bikes are much more suitable for rough terrain such as rocky paths or trails and each have their own benefits. Ultimately, ...

The 29er mountain bike uses a rim the same size as a road bike, for good reason: It offers less rolling resistance, and, arguably, greater stability while climbing, descending and cornering.