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Leather chaps, adapted from cowboy gear, were used by American bikers starting in the early 1960s. The one-piece racing leather suit, usually referred to as 'racing leathers', was first used by world champion motorcycle racer Geoff Duke in the 1950s. [1]
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. [2]
The first article of clothing was a pair of motocross pants. [9] The company has been closely associated with motorcycle racing since its foundation, which has informed its product development, focused on safety, performance and ergonomics. [10]
A motorcycle transmission is a transmission created specifically for motorcycle applications. They may also be found in use on other light vehicles such as motor tricycles and quadbikes , go-karts , offroad buggies, auto rickshaws , mowers, and other utility vehicles, microcars , and even some superlight racing cars.
In 1977, [1] 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, was established in 1978. [ 6 ]
2016 - May, Simpson forms Motorcycle Safety Unit to meet demand for Simpson Motorcycle Helmets. 2015 - December, Simpson acquires Stilo S.r.l., a leading manufacturer and designer of premier racing helmets and helmet communications for Global motorsports - February, Simpson Granted a U.S. Patent for multi-tether system for head restraint devices
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