Progression is a process every rider goes through. Whether it's your first berm, your first drop, or pushing the limits of a high-speed line, mountain biking has always been synonymous with the pursuit of progression.
Today, we welcome one of the sport's most defining artists of progression to the FOX Factory family: Brage Vestavik.
Brage Vestavik and his Norco Torrent DH. Laced up with custom built FOX 40 and Float X2. Many days of testing and development took place to develop new tunes and setup baselines for the terrain and lines of Brage tackles.
Coming from humble beginnings in the dark forests of Norway, Brage first found his footing in the world of downhill racing, spending time alongside some of the sport's greats, including the late great Stevie Smith. Those early years gave him valuable time on the bike, pushing his limits against the clock and learning what it meant to ride on the edge. But for Brage, that wasn't enough. He wanted more. He wanted to chase the unknown, explore what was possible, and redefine his own potential on two wheels.
"I'm extremely hyped (and grateful) to be joining the FOX family! Thinking back to my early days as a privateer on the World Cup circuit, travelling with just my dad as my mechanic, walking into the FOX tent and practically begging for support, and meeting Jordi, who was always so welcoming and friendly, to now being back with this team and sharing test sessions with the World Champion, Jackson Goldstone, really puts a smile on my face.
For years, I kept myself from thinking too much about technical settings. I didn't even want to look at them. But with the terrain I'm getting into now, it sometimes feels like I'm back racing. It becomes about finding anything on the bike that can help you feel just that little bit more confident. Some of the terrain I'm riding has barely seen bikes before, and as I continue pushing myself to the next level, it's awesome to be taking that next step alongside FOX.
Some of the riding that excites me most is finding terrain where simply getting from point A to point B is the gnarliest thing you can do. Riding places and terrain that I’ve never seen ridden before inspires me and gets me fired up. For me, it becomes more than just biking. There’s a deeper feeling in finding flow through new terrain and shapes, where the connection between your body and the ground beneath you is everything.
Working more closely with the team now gives me the opportunity to push that feeling even further, across the terrain, locations, and features I’ve always dreamed about, while opening the door to new dreams along the way. Ultimately, making it possible to ride wherever my imagination takes me.
I'm stoked to take this next step with the crew at FOX. Having people at the brand like Will and Owen, who I’ve already shared some incredible projects with, makes it feel like a natural fit. I’m excited to keep building with this team, take on new challenges, and see where we can push things together. I feel like we're only scratching the surface of what's possible."
- Brage Vestavik
“Progression has always been at the heart of what FOX stands for. It’s about pushing your boundaries, challenging what’s possible, and never losing sight of what comes next. Spending so much time with our athletes, teams, and the people who make up this sport, you quickly realize that same mindset runs much deeper than performance alone.
Working alongside Brage brings a fresh perspective to that pursuit. He has his own way of looking at mountain biking. That mindset is what makes this partnership exciting. Brage brings his own creative and unconventional perspective, while sharing a core belief that sits at the heart of FOX: pushing potential further.
We’re excited to have Brage as part of the FOX Factory family and to see where this next chapter takes us. There’s plenty more being worked on behind the scenes, and we're looking forward to sharing what we are creating together."
- William-Patrick Blouin-Comeau | FOX Factory Sport Marketing
For Brage, progression is more than a moment on the bike. It's an entire process. From months spent deep in the woods shaping features designed to challenge himself, his friends, and his nerves, to an obsession with how his bike feels, rides, and connects him to the trail. Every detail matters. His mind is in constant pursuit of that next unknown feeling, searching for what lies beyond the comfort zone.
So, welcome to FOX, Brage.
This is the continuation of a journey you've been on for a long time, and we're excited to be part of where it goes next.
There's plenty more to come, and we'd be lying if we said we didn't have a few things under wraps. All in due time.
For now, we'll leave you wondering what Brage is building behind the scenes.
