James Huang

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Most of Omega Pharma-QuickStep is on Specialized's S-Works Tarmac SL4 but Matt Brammeier took off from Breckenridge aboard an aero Venge instead.
Race tech: Bikes of the USA Pro Challenge

By James Huang, Tech Editor Published

The world's top pros take to the high mountains of Colorado

Pro Bikes
While radically different in appearance, the new XD freehub body isn't really all that different from a standard SRAM/Shimano driver. The end is cut off, most of the splines are milled down, and new threads are added to the base. Otherwise, the axle interface is carried over so that manufacturers don't have to completely redesign their hubs.
Gallery: SRAM XX1 – First ride review

By James Huang Published

First impressions of the 1x11 mountain bike groupset

Groupsets
The Cannondale Scalpel 29'er Carbon 2 isn't especially plush but it's extraordinarily fast, efficient, and stiff - the perfect tool for racing.
Review: Cannondale Scalpel 29'er Carbon

By James Huang Published

Not yet rated

Awesome tool for slicing up cross-country trails

Mountain Bikes
This was perhaps our favorite vehicle in the publicity caravan.
Gallery: A look at the Tour de France publicity caravan

By James Huang Published

Not everyone is mainly here for the racing

Racing
Garmin-Sharp's Cervélo S5, R5, and R5ca machines lined up before the start of the 2012 Tour de France.
Garmin-Sharp debuts new equipment at Tour de France

By James Huang Published

Hydraulic road rim brakes, aero helmets among new gear

Helmets
Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) will race on Specialized's new S-Works Roubaix (SL4) at this Sunday's Paris-Roubaix.
Tom Boonen's new Specialized Roubaix SL4

By James Huang Published

New S-Works Roubaix cobbles bike under select riders this weekend

Pro Bikes
The new Trek Domane looks normal from afar but its ride quality is anything but
Video: Trek Domane 6-Series – First ride review

By James Huang Published

Not yet rated

IsoSpeed technology delivers an eerily smooth ride

Road Bikes
We found Shimano's new carbon tubular wheels on the bikes of Sky, Argos-Shimano (formerly Project 1t4i), and Rabobank.
Tech gallery: Pro bikes at the 2012 Tour of Flanders

By James Huang Published

Boonen's Specialized Tarmac SL4 plus others

Pro Bikes
Tom Boonen's (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4 the day before Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
Pro bike: Tom Boonen's Omega Pharma-QuickStep Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4

By James Huang Published

Tommeke and Specialized back to their winning ways in Belgium

Pro Bikes
Soulcraft's Holy Roller singlespeed in flat grey with a 44mm head tube, rocker dropouts, and a PressFit 30 bottom bracket.
NAHBS 2012 part 4: Naked, Yipsan's and Steve Rex classics

By James Huang Published

More stunning images from the floor of NAHBS

Racing
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Video: The 2012 SRAM Red groupset in action

By James Huang Published

We bring you insider access to the new and eagerly anticipated group

Groupsets
Mounted on a matte black bike, SRAM's new Red group certainly lends a stealthy look.
2012 SRAM Red - Full details

By James Huang Published

Lighter than ever with more refinement, slick new features

Cycling Culture
Garmin-Cervélo enjoyed its best Tour de France ever, including a stint in yellow for Thor Hushovd aboard the new Cervélo S5.
2011 Reader Poll: Garmin-Cervélo Cervélo S5 wins best team bike

By James Huang Published

Aero winning streak continues

Road Bikes
The Garmin Vector is one of the most hotly anticipated power meter designs in years.
2011 Reader Poll: Pedal-based power meters voted best tech innovation

By James Huang Published

Power still at the forefront

Cycling Tech & Components
Shimano broke new ground with its Dura-Ace Di2 group but looks to make a big jump in sales with the new Ultegra version.
2011 Reader Poll: Ultegra Di2 voted best new product

By James Huang Published

Electronics, electronics, electronics rules the roost

Cycling Kit & Accesories
Rocky Mountain's new Element 950 full-suspension 29er features nimbler handling for 2012.
Interbike 2011: Rocky Mountain's aluminum Element

By James Huang Published

Sleek dual-suspension rigs plus carbon 29er hardtails

Mountain Bikes
Race Face has added a new 1.25"-rise option to its aluminum Atlas bar.
Interbike2011: New goodies from Race Face

By James Huang Published

New cranksets and clothing for 2012

Cycling Kit & Accesories
The revamped Canyon Ultimate AL frameset boasts a lighter weight and shapelier tubes for 2012.
Eurobike 2011: Canyon's new road and mountain bikes

By James Huang Published

Plus ingenious carbon fiber seatpost

Saddles & Seat Posts
Ventilation looks to be very good on Mavic's new Plasma SLR helmet.
Eurobike 2011: Mavic launches helmet range

By James Huang Published

Three new models available beginning in October

Helmets
This Bissell rider used a rather standard cassette spread for the run up Vail Pass. Note the SRAM chain on the otherwise Campagnolo drivetrain.
Race tech: US Pro Cycling Challenge TT inspires unique bikes

By James Huang Published

A photo gallery of the special equipment

Pro Bikes
Team Type 1 uses second-tier Shimano Ultegra gear on its Colnago Flight time trial bikes.
Race tech: Road and time trial bikes of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge

By James Huang Published

Extensive gallery from Colorado

Pro Bikes
It's a woefully overused cliché but it's still utterly appropriate: Fabian Cancellara's (Leopard Trek) Trek Speed Concept looks fast standing still - and thankfully Spartacus has the legs and lungs to back it up.
Pro Bike: Cancellara's Trek Speed Concept Tour de France

By James Huang Published

Intimidating new machine for Spartacus, plus a look at his Madone

Pro Bikes
Ivan Basso's Liquigas-Cannondale SuperSix Evo sits safely tucked in between other team bikes - just like how it usually is out on the road.
Tour de France tech: Liquigas-Cannondale, Saur-Sojasun and Vacansoleil-DCM bikes

By James Huang Published

New SuperSix Evo, Time RXRS Ulteam and aero Ridley Noah

Bikes
The sleek new Shimano Deore XT brake levers are near carbon copies of the XTR Trail flagship with similar one-finger lever blades, Servo Wave variable leverage ratios, and a revamped pivot architecture that feels more natural in your hands.
2012 Shimano Deore XT (M780) - First ride review

By James Huang Published

XTR features and feel but with a far more attainable price tag

Groupsets
RockShox will replace the Lyrik's hydraulically based 2Step Air system with the air-based Dual Position Air system for 2012.
RockShox unveils 2012 range

By James Huang Published

Full details of next year's suspension

Cycling Tech & Components
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