None more black. Photo by Ariel Zambelich/Wired Some people want to be warriors on bikes, muscling up climbs like they’re storming a castle. Some want to be pirates, swashbuckling their way through a peloton and ripping down descents like Douglas Fairbanks down a sail. Me? I want to be a ninja. And that’s why I so enjoyed my time with the Giant TCR Advanced SL 1. The murdered-out color scheme is only the beginning, though, (and … [Read more...]

Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired For being less than a decade old, London-based Rapha Performance Roadwear has had a sizable impact on the cycling apparel game, turning out merino jerseys and accessories that befit its native climate. Recently, though, the company has been venturing into lightweight territory, and its recent Pro Team Jersey promises comfort on the hottest rides. An upper-70s day in Sonoma County was perfect, but you’re not … [Read more...]