Big wheels are here to stay. If ever any proof were needed, just take a look at the results sheets of pretty much any high-level mountain bike race: The likes of Kate Courtney and more-or-less every ...

The XL bike is too cramped and low at the front, making steep climbs and descents awkward; with its small chainring, heavy weight and big tyres, the Fuse feels somewhat muted and unresponsive, even if ...

The Marin Rift Zone XR 27.5 is claimed to be Marin’s most fun trail bike. It sports 130mm of travel out back, with 140mm up front. Wide, aggressively treaded tyres and burly forks suggest that despite ...