Fox Racing Shox

Fox Racing Shox is a brand used by Fox Factory Holding Corp. to sell off-road racing suspension components.[4]

Fox Factory Holding Corp.
TypePublic company
FoundedCalifornia, 1977 (1977)[1]
HeadquartersBraselton, Georgia, U.S.
Key people
  • Mike Dennison (CEO)
  • Zvi Glasman (CFO)
  • Chris Tutton (President, Sport Specialty Group)
  • Rich Winters (President, Powered Vehicle Group)[2]
RevenueUS$803 million (2020)[3]
Number of employees
2,600 (2019)
Websiteridefox.com

History

In 1974, Bob Fox ran a small business distributing suspension components for motocross bikes with his brother Geoff. In 1977,[1] the company split into what became Fox Racing and 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.[3] Fox Factory produces suspension components for motorcycles, automobiles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, and mountain bikes.[1]

Fox Factory was acquired by Compass Diversified Holdings, a private equity firm, in 2008.[5] It went public in 2013.[6]

In March 2014, Fox acquired Sport Truck USA for about $44 million to further build its off-road vehicle product line. Sport Truck USA primarily designs, markets and distributes high-quality, aftermarket suspension equipment for truck vehicles.[7]

In December 2014, Fox acquired the cycling brand and assets of Race Face and Easton for approximately $30 million.[8]

In late December 2015, Fox acquired certain assets of Marzocchi's mountain bike product lines. [9]

Products

Mountain Bike Suspensions
Merida Big Seven mountain bike with Fox front suspension

In 2016, sales of mountain bike related equipment (primarily suspension products) accounted for 56% of the company's total revenue.[3]

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)[10]

Cross Country
  • 32 Float 100-150
  • 32 Talas 120-150

(1-1/8" steerer available)

Trail
  • 34 Float 120-150
  • 34 Talas 140-150

(27.5"+ replaces 26" wheel option)

All Mountain
  • 36 Float 140-180
  • 36 Talas 150-180

(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” (called the "40") & 29” (called the "49") ( 1-1/8" steerer available)
  • 40 Van (coil spring)(discontinued)
Air Spring
  • Float [DPS]
  • Float X2
  • Float DPX2
Coil Spring
  • Float DHX2

Off-Road Division

In 2014 Fox introduced the Performance Series line of Off-Road shocks and rebranded their existing shocks as Factory Series.[11] 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

See also

References
  1. "The History of Fox Air Shotcks" (PDF). Moto Cross History Museum. p. 2. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  2. "Fox Racing Shox - Management". www.ridefox.com. Fox Factory. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  3. "Fox Factory Holding Corp. -". SEC Edgar. SEC.gov.
  4. Fox Racing Fox Racing Shocks - Redefining Limits retrieved 10/2/2013
  5. http://reviews.mtbr.com/fox-racing-shox-announces-financial-partnership-with-compass-diversified-holdings
  6. Fox raises $128M in public debut, ends day up 24%
  7. Reid, Don (21 March 2014). "Sport Truck USA sells for $44 million". Coldwater Daily Reporter. GateHouse Media LLC. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  8. "Fox Acquires Race Face and Easton Cycling". PinkBike. PinkBike.com. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  9. "Marzocchi's Mountain Bike Product Line Assets to Expand FOX's Ride Dynamics Performance Bicycle Suspension Product Portfolio". GlobeNewswire. Yahoo! Finance. 19 October 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-10-23. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  10. http://www.ridefox.com/2016/filter.php?m=bike&t=forks&ref=topnav#configurator
  11. "Fox 2.5 Performance Series vs Factory Series | AccuTune". AccuTune Off-Road. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
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