Fox Racing is an American extreme sports (primarily motocross and mountain biking ), protective equipment, and lifestyle -clothing brand founded in 1974. Fox is owned by Vista Outdoor .
8-410: The early histories of Fox Racing and Fox Racing Shox were intertwined. Fox Racing Shox is a brand of offroad-racing suspension components founded by Geoff Fox's brother, Bob Fox. Fox Racing Shox was originally owned by Moto-X Fox. In 1977 Bob's division split out as a separate company called Fox Factory. In July 2006, Fox Racing decided to change its corporate name to Fox Head. The move was complete by
16-437: Is an American company best known for their Fox Racing Shox brand of off-road racing suspension components. 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 Fox Racing (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,
24-686: The "Sport Truck USA" umbrella, including; Race Face, Vancouver, B.C. Manufactures and distributes high performance cycling components, apparel, and protection. Easton Manufactures and distributes bike components and apparel. Marzocchi (Bicycles) Fox acquired certain assets of Marzocchi dedicated to mountain bike suspension. Tuscany Motors, Elkhart, IN Vehicle upfitter focused on full-size trucks on Ford, Ram, and Chevrolet platforms. RideTech, Jasper, IN Manufacturer of traditional, coilover, and air suspension systems for muscle cars, trucks, and hot rods. SCA Performance, Trussville, AL Vehicle upfitter focused on full-size trucks on
32-785: 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. Outside Van, Portland, OR Custom converter of adventure vans on the Mercedes Sprinter platform. Marucci Sports, Baton Rouge, LA Fox acquired Marucci Sports, a sports apparel manufacturer primarily known as a bat supplier to Major League Baseball (MLB), for $ 572 million. In 2016, sales of mountain bike related equipment (primarily suspension products) accounted for 56% of
40-399: The company's total revenue. 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. Fox naming of the forks relies on the stanchion diameter, and the available models are 32, 36, 38 and 40. These can have different dampers, depending on
48-424: The fall of that year. Fox decided such a change would help the brand further penetrate sporting venues aside from motocross, such as mountain bike, wake boarding, surfing; as well as expand into other products. Peter Fox was named CEO in 2008, with Greg Fox remaining on the board of directors. Peter Fox subsequently left the company, but rejoined when Fox Head was acquired by Altamont Capital Partners in 2014, leaving
56-510: The founder and his son in charge of the company. In July 2022, it was announced that Fox Racing would be acquired by Vista Outdoor for $ 540 million. Fox Racing entered the shoe business in early 2022 with the introduction of Union shoe line designed for bicyclists. In 2023, Vista Outdoor began to integrate brands such as Bell and Giro into the Action Sports division with Fox Racing. Fox Racing Shox Fox Factory Holding Corp.
64-583: Was established in 1978. Fox Factory produces suspension components for motorcycles , automobiles , all-terrain vehicles , side-by-sides , trophy trucks , snowmobiles , and mountain bikes . In 2008 it was bought by a private equity firm, Compass Diversified Holdings. It went public in 2013. 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. Sport Truck USA, Coldwater, MI Fox Acquired several brands under
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