James Huang

Former tech editor

James Huang is BikeRadar's former technical editor. After leaving BikeRadar in 2016, he worked at CyclingTips and Escape Collective. He now runs the Substack cycling publication N-1 Bikes.

Recent articles by James Huang

Marco Pantani (Mercatone Uno) rode his custom Bianchi to victory in both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia in 1998

How Bianchi custom-built road bike perfection to carry Marco Pantani to Giro d'Italia glory

An Italian masterpiece for one of Italy's cycling giants

How Paris-Roubaix bikes have evolved

From the archives | Paris-Roubaix bikes: how they've evolved

Coping with the cobbles of the Hell of the North

14 sources of creaks and how to fix them

Silence those persistent mystery creaks

14 sources of annoying sounds, and how to fix all of them

Rubber compounds harden in cold temperatures. Consider switching to tires with softer rubber to enhance grip during wintertime riding. Also think about moving to a wider tire and decreasing operating pressures, too

6 bike prep tips and tricks for facing Old Man Winter

Get the most from your bike in the wetter, colder months

Winter doesn't mean the end of riding; it just means a different kind of riding

Embrace winter on your bike

Short days, cold temps and snowy conditions don’t have to mean the end of outdoor riding

Should brake control be in your fingers or built into the brake? Yes, I say. It's a mutual relationship with one building upon the other

How to improve brake modulation

An explanation of brake modulation and tips to improve your set up

The Stan's NoTubes Avion Disc Pro may be the company's first aero carbon road offering but its performance and design rival offerings from companies with far more experience

Stan’s NoTubes Avion Disc Pro wheelset review

NoTubes’ first carbon road wheelset knocks it out of the park

1up USA doesn't enjoy the widespread recognition of major players like Thule, Yakima, and Kuat given its consumer-direct business model but its innovative Quik Rack is nevertheless one of the best on the market

1up USA Quik Rack bicycle rack review

Brilliant design and features but could use a bit more refinement

Vittoria says its new Corsa Speed tubeless open tubular is the fastest tire ever tested at Wheel Energy in Nastola, Finland

Vittoria Corsa Speed tire review

Crazy fast but also very fragile – save them for race days

BikeRadar tested five of the top soft-riding carbon seatposts both in the lab and on the road – which one provides the best overall ride?

Five soft-riding road seatposts tested in the lab and on the road

Ergon, Canyon, Ritchey, Syntace and Specialized – which is best?

Specialized's new S-Works 6 road shoes are incredibly light for a dual-Boa shoe but also remarkably supportive and comfortable

Specialized S-Works 6 shoes review

Pricey but oh, oh so good

Enduro is one of the biggest names in the cycling industry when it comes to cartridge bearings. While most of its bearings are made in Asia, its premier products are actually manufactured in California, which is exceptionally rare

Enduro Bearings' factory turns out premium US-made smoothness

Watch XD-15 ceramic bearings being manufactured step-by-step

The Trek Farley 9.8 is one of the highest performing fat bikes currently available – assuming your definition of performance places a strong emphasis on fast and light

Trek Farley 9.8 review

Carbon everything and smart design makes for silly-light and surprisingly fast fun

I can't say that I've ever devoted this much time and energy toward a bike build before

BikeRadar Builds: creating the ultimate cargo bike

High-end components, utility for days, and style to match

Borealis's new Crestone fat bike carries over its geometry almost identically from the previous Echo but with a 150g-lower claimed frame weight. The gorgeous paint makes it quite the looker, too

Borealis Crestone X01 review

Gorgeous and amazingly capable but also slow-going and cumbersome

Chris Bishop is one of the finest steel bicycle frame builders in the world. Ever wondered what he'd build for himself? Here's your answer

Artisanal steel, anyone? We profile custom builder Bishop Bikes

You’ll want to keep a tissue handy to wipe the drool off of your keyboard

This is the proverbial me riding into the sunset – only neither of the riders in the image is me and I've never ridden this trail before

AngryAsian: Goodbye, cruel world

It's official – I've ridden too many bikes

You'd be hard pressed to find someone who believes more passionately that titanium is the best material for bikes than Drew Guldalian of Engin Cycles

Custom bike: Drew Guldalian’s jaw-dropping titanium road racer

Engin Cycles builder makes a compelling case for metal

You'd be hard pressed to find someone who believes more passionately that titanium is the best material for bikes than Drew Guldalian of Engin Cycles

Custom builder bike profile: Drew Guldalian’s jaw-dropping titanium road racer

Engin Cycles builder makes a compelling case for metal

The Pivot Mach 429SL trail bike might not be everyone's first choice for a six-day mountain bike stage race that involves more than 30,000ft of climbing - until you remember that there's also 30,000ft of awesomely fun descending, too

30,000ft up and back down again on the Pivot Mach 429SL

James Huang tackles the 250-mile Breck Epic on this teched-up 29er

The Specialized S-Works Epic World Cup is purpose-built for shorter and more intense XC-style events but with a few key modifications, it can work very well for marathon-style races, too

Horse for the Course: Custom Specialized S-Works Epic 29 World Cup for the Laramie Enduro

Short-travel suspension but big and fat wheels for a long day in the saddle

The Felt F1x Di2 is an absolute race rocket, combining incredible stiffness and efficiency with a surprisingly smooth ride

Felt F1x Di2 review

Fantastic carbon frame and lots of clever spec work make for a race ready machine

It's hard to believe but there's a good chance this P&K Lie Special250 wheel truing stand costs more than your bike

The most lustworthy wheel truing stand in the world

The P&K Lie Special250 is special indeed

This week's best new bike gear

11spd: This week’s best new bike gear 18/12/15

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