James Huang

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Jeremy Powers' (Jelly Belly p/b Kenda) Focus Izalco Pro is certainly one of the more recognizable bikes in the pro peloton.
Pro bike: Jeremy Powers' Jelly Belly p/b Kenda Focus Izalco Pro

By James Huang Published

Colorful German carbon road racer isn't all sugar and spice

Pro Bikes
…and George Hincapie's US national championship bike on the other.
BMC Racing Team: Behind the scenes at the service course

By James Huang Published

Cyclingnews visits team of Evans, Phinney, Hincapie and King

Racing
SRAM's Quarq crankset saves some 36 grams over its SRM counterpart.
SRAM buys US powermeter company Quarq

By James Huang Published

Company to phase out non-SRAM meters

Cycling Tech & Components
Enve's latest Twenty 9 XC carbon fiber 29" cross-country mountain bike rims and wheels have been granted official UST certification.
Enve Composites 29" carbon mountain rims earn UST certification

By James Huang Published

Improved thanks to feedback from Santa Cruz Syndicate

Racing
TRP supplements last year's CX9 linear-pull 'cross brakes with the slightly shorter CX8.4, designed specifically for SRAM levers.
Final wrap-up from the 2011 Sea Otter Classic

By James Huang Published

A last look at the gear at the 2011 race.

Racing
Marzocchi previewed its new Corsa 29 fork at Sea Otter, promising 100mm of travel and a stiff chassis but with just 1,590g (3.5lb) of weight.
Sea Otter 2011: Marzocchi ultralight Corsa 29 cross-country fork

By James Huang Published

Sneak preview of 80/100mm travel fork due out in September

Racing
Late model Trek Madone frames on a molding rack; these frames if and when warrantied will be recycled.
Trek embarks on ambitious carbon fiber recycling program

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Wisconsin-based company hopes others will follow suit

Bikes
BMC's 29er hardtail prototype features post mount rear brake tabs.
Sea Otter 2011: New BMC Trailfox TF01 and 29er

By James Huang Published

BMC unveils Trailfox TF01 carbon fiber trail bike, previews new 29ers

Racing
The Pivot Cycles M4X uses post mount rear brake tabs.
Sea Otter 2011: Pivot Cycles testing the waters with new 4X frame

By James Huang Published

Could public response shape company's production?

Racing
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Pro bike: Fabian Cancellara's Leopard Trek Team Issue Madone 6-Series SSL Paris-Roubaix

By James Huang Published

Spartacus aiming for Trek's first win at the Hell of the North

Pro Bikes
Felt's second-tier F2 uses the same multi-piece "Dynamic Monocoque Construction" as the flagship F1 but uses a different carbon fiber blend to bring down the cost
Felt F2 review

By James Huang Published

Not yet rated

Magical ride quality

Road Bikes
Mark Cavendish was the only rider on HTC-Highroad to use the new Specialized McLaren Venge in Scheldeprijs.
Race tech: Riders and teams doing final equipment checks before Paris-Roubaix

By James Huang Published

Mark Cavendish wins Scheldeprijs on Specialized's new McLaren Venge and Shimano Dura-Ace Di2

Cycling Tech & Components
The titanium head tube on Strong's 'cross bike is beautifully machined.
On show: North American Handmade Bicycle Show, Part 10

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Final NAHBS photo gallery

Racing
San Francisco bicycle collector Brett Horton commissioned this amazing bespoke town bicycle with the frameset custom built by the folks at Bishop Bikes and nearly every other part fabricated as a one-off.
On show: North American Handmade Bicycle Show, Part 8

By James Huang, technical editor Published

A pair of truly bespoke 'constructeur' bikes decorates the floor at NAHBS

Racing
Needless to say, this Cherubim design is not UCI-compliant.
On show: North American Handmade Bicycle Show, Part 7

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Over-the-top showstoppers from the floor of NAHBS 2011

Racing
This Vanilla Workshop Speedvagen 'cross bike includes just the right amount of pastel.
On show: North American Handmade Bicycle Show, Part 6

By James Huang, technical editor Published

The latest offerings from Serotta, Vanilla, and Pegoretti

Racing
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Tech feature: HetFairWheel Podium bicycle gallery opens

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Unique Portland, Oregon bicycle gallery showcases high-end parts and local builders

Bikes
Felt recently leaked this photo of a new 'cross bike in development. Though details are mostly absent, the new frame looks to use the same InsideOut molding process as on Felt's newest road bikes.
Sneak peek: Is Felt developing a full-carbon 'cross bike?

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Company plays down newly-developed offering

Bikes
This beautiful Kish titanium townie features a Wound-Up fork, White Industries cranks, and an internally geared rear hub.
On show: North American Handmade Bicycle Show, Part 4

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Some of the best titanium bikes from NAHBS 2011

Racing
Do you want one? Because we want one. Behold Independent Fabrications' Factory Lightweight titanium and carbon road bike.
On show: 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show Part 3

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Updated: Small builders adopt the latest tech features

Racing
Chris King showed off his personal Cielo at this year's NAHBS.
On show: 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show Part 2

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Bike industry icons Chris King and Tom Ritchey returning to their roots

Racing
Alchemy jumps into the aero scene with new custom-designed and molded tubes that can be configured into a wide range of road and time trial geometries.
On show: 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show Part 1

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Local Austin builders bring out their best

Racing
The bowed top tube emulates the look of Specialized's more expensive frames.
First ride: Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2 Apex

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Exceptional value with a full complement of features and an upgrade-worthy frame

Road Bikes
Specialized claims its new S-Works Prevail helmet is not only lighter and better ventilated than its predecessor but also offers real aerodynamic benefits, too.
Product review: Specialized Prevail helmet

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Superb ventilation, lightweight and an excellent fit

Helmets
Fox decreased the travel adjustment range and stepped down to just a long and short position for this year.
Product review: Fox Racing Shox 32 Talas 150 FIT RLC 15QR

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Simplified travel adjust plus a smoother, more linear stroke

Cycling Kit & Accesories
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