Welcome to the Pisgah Project!
Bike Raffle Cane Creek Cycling Components, Industry Nine, Reeb Cycles,Thomson Bike, Maxxis tires, and Oskar Blues Brewery have teamed up with The Pisgah Conservancy to support their local forest system; the Pisgah Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest (located just outside Asheville, North Carolina).
In recent years, the Pisgah Ranger District has become one of the most popular destinations in the United States for outdoor enthusiasts. On any given day, hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders can be found in Pisgah, enjoying the natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and extensive trail network that make it so exceptional. Pisgah has become a key destination for mountain bikers, offering some of the most challenging terrain in the country.
Our mission for The Pisgah Project is clear:
Team up with cycling companies based in the Southeast region of the United States to build a bike with top-notch components, raffle it off, and send all of the proceeds to The Pisgah Conservancy.
The Pisgah Conservancy is a relatively new organization and is somewhat different than other non-profits. “TPC” operates through an “Advisory Council” composed of representatives from each user group found in Pisgah. Their decision-making method ensures that each user group is involved in all key decisions. It’s a great example of hikers, equestrians, cyclists, fishermen, climbers, runners, wildlife conservationist, and the USFS working together toward common goals!
Each component that makes up the Pisgah Project raffle bike has been selected by the partnering companies to provide the lucky winner with a one-of-a-kind build capable of handling anything Pisgah can throw at it for years to come.
Industry Partners:
Cane Creek Cycling Components is globally known for their problem-solving headsets, back-saving Thudbusters, and fully adjustable suspension products. Cane Creek’s headquarters is located within a short drive from the Pisgah Ranger District, and has been based in the Cane Creek Valley since it’s inception in 1975.
Industry Nine machines, anodizes, and assembles all of their wheelsets at their West Asheville location; north-north east of the Pisgah Ranger District. The I9 team provides the perfect choice for the new breed of Wide Trail tires. Utilizing their signature System spoke and hub technology they have created a stiff, strong and lightweight trail wheelset. Industry 9 offers 100% customization with 11 colors to choose from and a handy website called the
AnoLab to help you design your dream wheels.
Reeb Cycles and
Oskar Blues Brewery are traditionally Colorado Companies, but have a stake in Pisgah with their East coast brewery just 10 mins from Pisgah in Brevard, NC. Since arriving in NC they have been heavily involved in the local community, supporting events, non-profit initiatives, providing local jobs, and creating a great, informal atmosphere for a post ride beer! They have also created the
REEB Ranch, a breathtaking Western North Carolina ranch featuring dirt jumps, a pump track, and the Cane Creek dual slalom track.
Thomson Bike located in central Georgia has passionately been providing the cycling industry with precision machined and innovative products since the mid-1990s with the belief “that remembering your roots is the best motivation for innovation”.
Maxxis’s USA headquarters and tech center is also located in central Georgia, having deep-seated roots in the Southeast. Maxxis tires have proven to be a favorite of Pisgah riders; their tread patterns can be found at all of the Ranger District’s most popular trailheads.
The Bike Frame – REEB
Sixfidy / Hand welded from OX platinum steel in Lyons Colorado. Featuring a 44mm head tube, Paragon slider dropouts, and “trail style” geometry.
Cockpit – Thomson /
Elite X4 Stem (40mm) machined in Macon, Georgia from 7000 series aluminum mated with Thomson’s All-Mtn. 750mm bar and Cane Creek’s 110 Series ZS44/28.6|EC44/40 headset
Suspension – Cane Creek Cycling Components new Launch Edition
HELM fork (#20 out of 300) featuring 7 different adjustments, 35mm black stanchions, and superb ride quality.
Wheels – Industry Nine’s 27.5
Backcountry360 wheelset, with a 36mm inner width, custom anodized spokes, hubs, and valve stem.
Tires – Maxxis supplied a new set of 27.5x2.6 wide trail tires. Their recently launched Forekaster insures grip up front and the fast-rolling Rekon protects against pinch flats and sidewall slashes out back.
Seatpost / Graphics – Thomson sent over an
Elite External Dropper post (125mm) and a beautifully machined aluminum collar to compliment REEB’s traditional cable routing. Cane Creek’s
DROPT universal dropper remote adds to the adjustability and ergonomic comfort. While a custom graphics package calls out Pisgah Ranger DIstrict facts and trailheads.
Drivetrain/Brakes – Shimano’s full XT group is a tried and true workhorse that shows no signs of slowing down. We’ve included a 34-tooth front chain ring paired with an 11-42 rear cassette a 180mm front hydraulic disc and a 160mm rear is the industry standard that all others try to measure up to.
Donate and Register at:
www.ThePisgahProject.comThe Pisgah Project Bike will be on display at the REEB Cycles Booth at this years
North American Handmade Bicycle Show Drawing Rules: ▪ Raffle Tickets ($20USD each) will be on sale starting March 10, 2017 at
www.thepisgahproject.com ▪ Online raffle ticket purchases made until 12:00 p.m. EST on April 9, 2017 will receive one chance in the “Pisgah Project” drawing per $20USD donated. No limit to the number of tickets an individual can purchase.
▪ “The Pisgah Project” drawing will be held on April 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. EST at
Squatch Bikes (170 King St., Brevard, NC). Live coverage of the drawing will be available via Industry Nine’s Facebook live account. Results will be posted on the Pisgah Conservancy’s homepage (www.PisgahConservancy.org), on Facebook, and on the Cane Creek Cycling Component’s Instagram page. The winner will be contacted with contact information provided.
▪ ”The Pisgah Project” is open to anyone 18 years of age or older.
▪ Contest rules adhere to North Carolina raffle regulations.
▪ You do not have to be present to win. The winner will be contacted by telephone and/or email.
▪ Should the contact information prove incomplete, illegible, discontinued, or the winner fails to contact The Pisgah Conservancy to claim the drawing prize within 7 days, or if he or she is deemed ineligible to receive the prize, an alternate winner will be selected at random from the remaining entries.
▪ Winner assumes all risks and will be responsible for all costs associated with claiming and transporting the drawing prize.
▪ Winner has ability to select bike frame size.
▪Delivery date of the drawing prize will be dependent on model, size and color availability. Estimated availability of 12-16 weeks from drawing date.