Born in Pisgah: The Cane Creek Story with Doreen O’Malley & Brent Graves
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What happens when a small North Carolina factory lets the trail—not the spec sheet—make the call? We sit down with Doreen O’Malley and Brent Graves from Cane Creek to unpack 30 years of curiosity, craft, and rider-first design.
From rugged Pisgah prototypes to components trusted around the world, they’ve shaped everything from headsets and titanium cranks to the legendary Thudbuster seatpost and Invert Gravel Fork—all designed to make every ride smoother, more controlled, and more fun.
Step inside their Experience Center, see how forks and shocks are hand-built and tested, and hear their vision for a future where cities embrace cycling for everyone—from school bike buses to e-bike family rides.
Mike Andress
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