How MTB Rear Shocks Are Made | EXT Shocks Factory Visit!

Have you ever wondered how rear shocks are made or what exactly goes into the manufacturing process? Steve Jones recently visited the EXT Shocks factory in Italy to meet up with founder and CEO Franco Fratton to have a peek around and to learn about all the amazing manufacturing processes behind their latest product offerings!
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[@eBikerHowie]

As a total geek when it comes to parts, I was a little disappointed that we didn't get to see the actual products being manufactured and assembled. I liked the hands-on approach (old world style) to the entire production. Being in the USA, I've never come across one of these components. Definitely more vids like this, but a lot more actual manufacturing and assembly. Nicely done.

[@ilariabrandi]

A true example of passionte italian craftmanship. Wonderful.

[@Acceleronics]

I put an EXT Arma on my Turbo Levo. It *really* helped with the washboard chatter and brake bumps. Much smoother ride than the original Rockshox air spring. The bike doesn't bounce around nearly as much - the tires spend more time on the ground.

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Really enjoyable tour, definitely want one for my Levo, it is Christmas

[@mattx4253]

EXT ERA and a EXT Storia on my Sworks Levo Gen 3. Superb performance and a cut above the fox and rs stuff

[@abelramos8652]

This happen when you are not thinking only in pure bussines this is passion.

[@LeSoarien]

very interesting. More like this!!

[@embn]

Hey Le, Glad you enjoyed!

[@jonnywalker169]

A great show very passionate guy brilliant product need to get my hands on 1 ⚡👍

[@BCMotoCoaster]

I have an Arma on my Santa Cruz Bullit. I'm still getting it dialed in but it is very nice so far.

[@brettmansfield]

Fascinating insight, here in Australia EXT shocks are almost double the price of Ohlins and the like, I always wondered what set them apart from the rest.

[@embn]

Hey Brett, glad you found the video insightful!

[@danielealvisi8580]

Italian artisan as industry, very well done!

[@robg3836]

Brilliant and would be good if you could test it on a bike and let us know how it feels compared to other brands mark

[@cabbynate]

Hi great video! Spring rates are always the $1,000.00 question. What Spring rate did your husband run? Thanks!

[@IMac8939]

Now make a version that I can change the stroke at home and not need send to ext shop and pay £150 to have done everytime I change bikes. Thankyou.

[@johndemers6324]

Mad respect for not complying to the mask . I just bought a ext stroria LOK might be the best Mtb rear suspension

[@finroddd]

Yeah, too expensive unfortunately. But maybe one day... Who knows?

[@jeffchef420]

No mask! Inconsiderate.

[@helium3988]

Eka

[@th_js]

Toka

[@rbean481]

I know you are presenting Steve but every person was masked. Cant help but feel a finger being held up.

[@AverageDadMTB3]

No mask for you shame shame on you who cares if they have a mask you should also

[@martinpolach1330]

No mask….. NO CREDIBILITY !!!