James Huang | N-1, Honest Reviews, and the Wild Ride at CyclingTips | The Stable Cyclist Podcast

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I sit down with James Huang, one of the most respected voices in cycling tech. James now runs N-1, his Substack dedicated to honest, unbiased bike reviews, but his career has taken him through some of the biggest names in cycling media. We discuss his journey, the importance of integrity in product reviews, and how advertising dollars can sometimes muddy the waters of journalism.

But the heart of this conversation is James’ time at CyclingTips, where he was part of a team that felt more like family—until Outside bought the company and tore it apart. James stayed until the bitter end, not out of loyalty to the new management, but to provide for his family. We talk about what it’s like when a job you once loved turns into something you can’t stand, and how to navigate the emotional and financial strain of staying in a toxic work environment. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job you can’t leave, this episode will hit home.

Read James' work: nminus1bikes.substack.com

Follow James on Instagram for more content: @angryasian

Follow JP on Instagram for more content: @thestablecyclist

If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com

The companies supporting JP and this channel:

Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/

Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15

Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com

The Black Bibs - https://www.theblackbibs.com

Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/

Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/

Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/

International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/

National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

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