How Are MTB Components Tested? | FOX Factory R&D Facility Tour

Join Anna Cipullo as she tours the @FOXFACTORY R&D facility with Andrew Taylor, taking a closer look at all the machinery that is used to stress test Fox and Race Face components. Andrew Taylor is one of Fox’s test engineers who moved over from testing suspension for powered vehicles to testing components for bikes. Today we find out how Fox Factory test not only their suspension but also Race Face handlebars and wheels too. They test the components for lateral stiffness, torsional stiffness, fatigue, and more! 💻 Submit Top Mods, Bike Caves, Rewinds and more to us 👉 ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome To The Fox Factory R&D Facility 00:34 - Andrew Taylor | Test Engineer At Fox Racing 01:24 - Seat Post Duty Cycle 02:27 - Oil Fill Bottom Out Fatigue Test 03:38 - Side Load Test 04:13 - Lock Out Duty Cycle 05:06 - Spring Fatigue Test 05:53 - Fork Torsional Stiffness Test 08:02 - Fork Frict