# The Origin Story of Extreme Shox & What Makes EXT Unique with Gaspare Licata & Cody Priano... Ep 176

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Podcast: [MTB Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mtb-podcast-54495)
Published: 2026-04-20T15:00:07+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3252

## Resource

In today's episode, Jared and Liam are joined by our good friends Gaspare Licata, owner of Extreme Shox and Cody Priano, owner of EXT USA - EXT's distribution arm for the states. We chat about the origin story of the brand, how Gaspare got the opportunity to acquire the company, as well as how EXT's unique features on its suspension products allow them to give the rider a distinct advantage over the competition. Tune in! Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlFdoHUMcFJuHUeZf9b_Q Worldwide Cyclery YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Worldwide Cyclery Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldwidecyclery/ MTB Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/mtbpodcast/ Submit any and all questions to podcast@worldwidecyclery.com Join us on epic mountain bike trips that you will never forget. Grab $250 off any All Mountain Rides trip by just mentioning WWC: https://worldwidecyclery.com/blogs/worldwide-cyclery-blog/all-mountain-rides-all-inclusive-mountain-bike-guided-trips-w-worldwide-cyclery-crew

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