Gravel Grinder News: Salsa Cycles, SILCA, & Showers Pass News – by Guitar Ted
Time for some news here and Gravel Grinder News has three bits from Salsa Cycles, Showers Pass, and SILCA to share today.
Salsa Cycles Announces New Stormchaser Color:

The Stormchaser single speed gravel bike returns for another run, this time in “Silver”. The bike remains pretty much unchanged from its original incarnation otherwise, which Riding Gravel tested in 2020. (Seen here)
See your Salsa Cycles dealer or the Salsa Cycles site for details on how to get one of these beauties if you are interested. Price is $1899.00 USD according to the press release.
Showers Pass Debuts The Timberline Collection:

Showers Pass shares the Timberline Collection with us on Gravel Grinder News today and says that it is a jacket and pant built for people who love to do things outdoors. Here’s a bit from their communication with us:

“Built using eco-friendly materials, including a Biosource nylon face fabric, recycled polyester lining, and Clean Color Technology this kit is constructed to keep you warm and dry on all of your colder weather adventures. We’ve also expanded the size range in this collection to fit those wearing a size Small up to 3XL.“
Showers Pass describes these garments as “multi-activity rain garments‘ designed to keep the wearer warm and dry during outdoor activities. The jacket features large core vents, a helmet friendly hood, and 3-Layer Artex™ waterproof-breathable construction.
Showers Pass Timberline Jacket
○ MSRP: $225 – Men’s Colors: Cayenne, Black, Fatigue Green
Men’s sizes; Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XXL, XXXL
○ MSRP: $225 – Women’s Colors: Cayenne, Black, Fatigue Green
Women’s sizes; Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XXL, XXXL
Showers Pass Timberline Pants
o MSRP: $175 – Men’s Color: Black
Men’s sizes; Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XXL
o MSRP: $175 – Women’s Color: Black
Women’s sizes; X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XXL
Available August 23 rd at http://www.showerspass.com
SILCA Announces New “Gravelero” Mini-Pump:

SILCA adds to their gravel product line with a new mini-pump dubbed the “Gravelero”. Gravel Grinder News notes that it seems somewhat similar to designs by Lezyne with its retractable hose which stows into the pump’s body. SILCA says that the performance of this pump is like their well regarded Tattico Mini-Pump, which we reviewed here. The Gravelero has up to 35% more air volume per stroke though, so it fills your larger gravel tires faster with less effort.
The Gravelero pump is $75.00 USD and can be purchased direct from SILCA here: https://silca.cc/collections/inflation/products/gravelero-mini-pump

Gravel Grinder News Congratulates Jones Bikes on their 20th Anniversary.
Jones Bikes, the brand conceived of and run to this day by Jeff Jones, celebrates 20 years in business this month. Jones Bikes, makers of the legendary Space Frame and one of the original “alt-handle bars” in their “H” Bar, are innovators in the ultra-distance/bike packing genres of cycling. Gravel Grinder News and Riding Gravel would like to congratulate Jones Bikes on this landmark occasion for the brand. See Jones Bikes at their website here; https://jonesbikes.com/
Note: Today’s Gravel Grinder News segment on Riding Gravel features press release information and images provided to Riding Gravel by the respective companies represented in this post. Riding Gravel is not responsible for changes made by these companies in the featured products or changes in information related to this post.

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