James Huang

Recent articles by James Huang

14 sources of creaks and how to fix them

Silence those persistent mystery creaks

Disc brakes are coming to road bikes in a big way - but why? And why should you care?

Road disc brakes: everything you need to know

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

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

Fitness and Training

Embrace winter on your bike

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

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

GBP £1900.00 RRP AUD $3250.00 USD $2250.00

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

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

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

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

Road Bike Shoes

Specialized S-Works 6 shoes review

GBP £280.00 RRP AUD $549.00 USD $400.00

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

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

GBP £3500.00 RRP USD $4800.00

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

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

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