Affordable SRAM S-1000 Transmission Unveiled, Hot Taco Women's Bike Race, and More Highlights in This Week's Update

This week's update brings you the latest news in the cycling world, featuring the unveiling of the budget-friendly SRAM S-1000 Transmission, the exciting Hot Taco women's bike race, and more. Discover all the highlights below.

New Highlights
Cotic Calver High Bars
Cotic introduces the Calver High Bars, designed with a 38mm rise for tall riders or those seeking a more upright position. With a width of 780mm, 31.8mm clamp, 5° upsweep, and 9° backsweep, these bars are exclusively available in black.

Knolly Cache Steel Colors
Knolly unveils new color options, Sand and Plum Red, for their Cache Steel bike. This model features a 4130 Chromoly steel frame, carbon fork, and clearance for 700 x 50mm or 650b x 2.4" tires.

SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission Drivetrain
SRAM launches the S-1000 series, their most affordable Eagle Transmission drivetrain yet. This OE only offering includes the S-1000 Derailleur, XS-1270 Cassette, and S1000 Eagle Crankset.

Updated Brother Cycles Carbon MTB Fork
Brother Cycles updates their Carbon MTB fork with triple cage mounts, internal cable routing, 29 x 3.0" tire clearance, and boost axle spacing.

Free Factory Second Austere Buckles
Austere Manufacturing offers free factory second buckles with code 'FreeBlem' at checkout. Grab these unique pieces while they last.

Portugal Bike & Sketch
Discover the narrative of Anisa Subekti and Luís Simões' 180-day journey, merging sketching with bike touring in Portugal.

In Conversation
The Perfect Brake Levers for Bikepacking
Explore the TRP C2.3 brakes designed for cargo bikes, offering a clean cockpit setup ideal for bikepacking.

Around the Community
Hot Taco Bike Race
Join the women-only Hot Taco bikepacking race in Boise, Idaho, covering 200 miles with 20,000 feet elevation gain.

Justinas Leveika on the Detours Podcast
Catch Tour Divide winner Justinas Leveika on the Detours podcast as he shares insights on his record-breaking ride.

Bikepacking the Triple Crown with Kristen Tonsager
Celebrate Kristen Tonsager's 2023 Bikepacking Triple Crown completion with a special event at New Image Brewery in Colorado.

Brother Cycles Big 'Un Tickets on Sale
Get your tickets for Brother Cycles Big 'Un gravel event, a challenging one-day gravel ride in Kent, UK.

Events Starting Soon
North to South Colorado Bikepacking Race
Follow the 600-mile North to South Colorado Bikepacking Race live as 28 riders embark on this challenging journey.

Montenegro Mountain Madness
Track over 40 riders as they tackle the 700-kilometer off-road unsupported bikepacking event in Montenegro.

Wish We Were Here
Miles and Emily: Summertime in British Columbia
Experience the beauty of early summer in British Columbia through the eyes of Miles and Emily as they explore the Kootenays.

Weekly Social
The Sisters in the Wild Slovenia Bikepacking Expedition
Explore stunning images from the Sisters in the Wild Slovenia Bikepacking Expedition shared on Instagram. Follow their adventures @sistersinthewilduk and @alisontheworm.

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