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racing suspension components.

History

In 1974, Bob Fox ran a small business distributing suspension components for motocross bikes with his brother Geoff. In 1977, the company split into what became

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(later Fox Head Inc.) under Geoff Fox, and Bob Fox's Fox Racing Shox parts production company, Fox Factory. A holding company, Fox Factory Holding, was established in 1978. Fox Factory produces suspension components for

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s, side-by-sides, trophy trucks,

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s, and

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s. In 2008 it was bought by a private equity firm, Compass Diversified Holdings. It went public in 2013.

Acquisitions

From 2014 through 2021, Fox Factory acquired several groups spanning mountain bike, truck suspension, turn-key truck upfitting, performance car suspension, and custom designed adventure van categories.

Timeline

2014

Sport Truck USA, Coldwater, MI Fox Acquired several brands under the "Sport Truck USA" umbrella, including; * BDS Suspension: Premium suspension kits * Zone Offroad: Entry-level suspension kits * JKS Manufacturing: Jeep specific suspension kits Race Face, Vancouver, B.C. Manufactures and distributes high performance cycling components, apparel, and protection. Easton Manufactures and distributes bike components and apparel.

2015

Marzocchi (Bicycles) Fox acquired certain assets of Marzocchi dedicated to mountain bike suspension.

2017

Tuscany Motors, Elkhart, IN Vehicle upfitter focused on full-size trucks on Ford, Ram, and Chevrolet platforms.

2019

RideTech, Jasper, IN Manufacturer of traditional, coilover, and air suspension systems for muscle cars, trucks, and hot rods.

2020

SCA Performance, Trussville, AL Vehicle upfitter focused on full-size trucks on the Chevrolet, Ford, and RAM platforms. Brands brought to market under the SCA Performance umbrella include Black Widow, Rocky Ridge Trucks, and Rocky Mountain Truckworks.

2021

Outside Van, Portland OR Custom converter of adventure vans on the Mercedes Sprinter platform.

Products

Mountain Bike Suspensions

In 2016, sales of mountain bike related equipment (primarily suspension products) accounted for 56% of the company's total revenue.

Forks

As of 2016, all available in 26", 27.5", & 29" wheel sizes (except where noted) and tapered steerer tubes, with straight 1-1/8" tubes on select models. Talas springs are externally adjustable down by 20-30mm. (stanchion size in mm, air spring type, travel range in mm)

=Cross Country

= * 32 Float 100-150 * 32 Talas 120-150 (discontinued) (1-1/8" steerer available)

=Trail

= * 34 Float 120-150 * 34 Talas 140-150 (discontinued) (27.5"+ replaces 26" wheel option)

=All Mountain

= * 36 factory (grip2 and fit 4 dampers) 150–160 mm of travel * 36 performance elite (grip, grip 2, and fit 4 dampers) 150–160 mm of travel * 36e factory (ebike ready) (grip2 damper) 140 and 160 mm of travel * 36e performance elite (ebike ready) (grip and grip2 dampers) 160 mm of travel * 36 Talas 150-180 (discontinued) (1-1/8" steerer available)

=Dirt Jump

= * 32 831 100 (discontinued) (26" wheel only, 1-1/8" steerer available)

=Downhill

= * 40 Float 203, for wheels: 27.5” & 29” (called the "40", for a short period the 29” variant was called a “49” but was latter reverted to “40” to avoid confusion). ( 1-1/8" steerer available) * 40 Van (coil spring)(discontinued)

Shocks

=Air Spring

= * Float PS* Float X2 * Float DPX2 * Float x

=Coil Spring

= * DHX2 * DHX

Off-Road Division

In 2014 Fox introduced the Performance Series line of Off-Road shocks and rebranded their existing shocks as Factory Series. The differences between the two lines of shocks are extensive, nearly every part has been redesigned. Air Bump Product Lines: * 2.0 Factory Series Pinch Mount Air Bump * 2.5 Factory Series Stud Mount Air Bump * 2.5 Factory Series Pinch Mount Air Bump Air Shock Product Lines: * 2.0 Factory Series Air Shock * 2.5 Factory Series Air Shock Bypass Product Lines: * 2.0 Factory Series Bypass * 2.5 Factory Series Bypass * 3.0 Factory Series Bypass * 3.5 Factory Series Bypass * 4.0 Factory Series Bypass * 4.4 Factory Series Bypass Coilover Product Lines: * 2.0 Factory Series Coilover * 2.5 Factory Series Coilover * 2.5 Performance Series Coilover * 3.0 Factory Series Coilover Smoothie Product Lines: * 2.0 Factory Series Smoothie * 2.5 Factory Series Smoothie * 2.5 Performance Series Smoothie * 3.0 Factory Series Smoothie

References

External links

Fox Racing Official Site
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