FOX Racing MTB Gear is Now at Outside Sports

The story of FOX Racing is a lot like many of the world’s most successful sports brands – starting small and focussing on innovating superior products. Other world-leading brands we stock at Outside Sports, like Arc’teryx and Whyte Bikes, have followed exactly the same path. 

Geoff Fox began his journey while working at a busy motocross dealership in Santa Clara, California called Grand Prix Cycles. From there Geoff Fox created a legendary racing team, Moto-X Fox, that grew into a global business. Later Geoff become a passionate mountain biker and FOX Racing started making the brilliant MTB helmets, googles, protection and apparel we have at Outside Sports today.   

Meanwhile Bob, Geoff’s brother, was building his own company - Fox Factory - to produce the suspension components you’ll see on many of the best mountain bikes. Even though the Fox brothers are related, the two companies are entirely separate entities. 

Now let's take a look at some of the highlights of the FOX range available now at Bike By Outside Sports in Queenstown and Wanaka.

With design input from FOX pro mountain bike athletes, the Speedframe Pro helmets have earned Virginia Tech’s maximum rating of 5 Stars. These premium open-face mountain bike helmets incorporate a full set of safety features to keep you protected every time you head out onto the trails.  

FOX Rampage full-face helmets for full-on DH raging dial up the protection level even more, while remaining lightweight and well ventilated. 

This is a Low Friction Layer for fully ventilated lightweight helmets like the Fox Speedframe that’s designed to reduce rotational motion and redirect forces away from your brain if you crash and hit your head.  

MIPS is supplemented by extra impact protection from Dual-density Varizorb™ EPS, which helps spread the forces of impact across a wider area.  

Your helmet must fit snuggly to give you maximum protect to your head. The BOA dial lets you make micro adjustments for a perfect fit every time you ride.  

Let’s face it MTB helmets get dirty and sweaty. The removable, washable Ionic+® liner is anti-microbial to reduce odour, and wicks moisture away from your head to help you stay comfortable even in hot weather. Optimised venting design gives plenty of cooling airflow, without compromising on protection. 

The hassle-free FIDLOCK SNAP buckle on the strap makes it easy to put on and take off your helmet – even when you’re wearing gloves. And the one-hand adjustable visor is compatible with either sunglasses or your FOX goggles. 

 The all-new FOX Purevue are MTB-specific goggles designed for open-faced trail helmets like the FOX Speedframe, and features VIVID lens technology for exceptional clarity in flat light conditions. Two premium injected polycarbonate lenses are included with each pair of Purevue googles for best-in-class optics in a range of different light conditions. An adjustable strap and multiple nose pads let you customise the fit for your face. 

D3O® is a patented material engineered to absorb and dissipate the energy you sustain in an impact better than standard protective foams. FOX elbow, knee, and shin guards and pads equipped with D30 are lightweight and breathable to give you the best protection with superior comfort. 

Gloves give you more control over the steering and make a massive difference if you fall because your hands are often the first part of you to hit the ground. With varying fits and different levels of padding, all Fox bike gloves have great handlebar feel. 

Choose FOX Flexair gloves for mobility and breathability. For toughness and protection you want FOX Defend, and for a versatile glove that’s ready for anything go for the FOX Ranger.