Fox Live Valve: The Breakdown

Fox Live Valve launched a few years back on a very limited number of bikes. It promised to be the ultimate in suspension performance. Since then, It seems to have faded into the background. Recently Fox dropped Live Valve 1.5. Today we're going to dive deep and see what the fuss is about. How does it work? Is it worth the price tag? Is it the right move for you? Stick around to find out.

0:00 Intro
0:45 What is Live Valve?
3:00 Setup
4:00 The Bike
4:15 Ride Impressions
9:07 Who is Live Valve For?

[williamshore]

I am not normally a early adopter but I pulled the trigger on a Trance E+ 0 with Live valve and been really happy with the system. Running it mainly in comfort mode and climb mode same as you. So far its been reliable and I honestly have not noticed the clicking too much.

[joebullington]

Thank you so much for making this video. I just purchased a very slightly used Pivot Firebird with the Live Valve> I didn't hear too many good reports from the original version but it is wonderful to hear that the refresh has been so effective. Happy Trails!!

[Trznr]

I’ve had no issues and I have it on my my Giant Reign Advanced Pro 1. Loving it for the past year. I keep it in Open Mode if there is jumps and drops. Works perfect. Only firms up the rear shock when climbing or peddling flat ground. You can change the sensitivity in the menus on each mode. If I’m on a flow trail with very little jumps I put it in sport or firm with higher sensitivity.

[shaycostigan]

Great video thank you so much for your time and information that went into making this video 😊

[PhilAndersonOutside]

Thanks for making and sharing this. This system makes me think of two similar things. First, maybe obvious, is RockShox "Brain" seen on some of the higher end Specialized bikes. This seems more complex, and more user accessible. The second is likely roots this system has in the older Formula 1 Active Suspension system, which was banned in 1994.

[simonbuxton]

I have the same Combo as you, Trance X Adv Pro 1 with Live Valve. Agree, for me it is fire and forget on the trail. The bike is FAST and soaks up any grief I give it. My only concern is steep Climbing on smooth tarmac roads (to get to the trails...) When I sit the front fork stays locked out, so max pedalling efficiency. BUT, when I stand on the bike to put more power through it and attack the climb, the fork starts to bob so power being wasted. Any advice? I wish there was a manual lockout option, just for this scenario.... though I am willing to believe I am missing something really obvious.

[NBSTL]

Are the shock cable connections at the controller and the fork permanently connected or break-away? With that much open cable slack in the front I could see a branch getting between the bike and the cable and ripping it right off. If that were to happen, then is it RIP for the controller without a shop fix?

[starkalarm]

So to change the settings from say climb to comfort etc, do you have to stop, get out your phone and go into the app? Or is there a controller somewhere on the bike to change it as you ride?

[outsideivan]

Looking to get a bike that will handle XC and Downhill. I am planning on riding 40+ overnight miles for XC and going downhill. I was riding a Giant Reign 2 for a while. Should I pull the trigger on this?

[JasonLiske]

Anyone know if version 1.0 can use the app?

[TuanAnhNguyen-byfh]

When I connect to the App and carry my phone while cycling. But the phone screen turns off and the connection is lost

[TomCollins-ch]

I just bought this bike today with the live valve also. I was under the impression that you could just take it off If you don't like it but sounds more complicated than that. Looks like you would have to replace the top of the fork and shock with new heads that have the adjusters on it?

[TeamCykelhold]

I just don't understand why they didn't do it like sram where default is open. Seems the wrong way around on the fox stuff.

[julaM]

I have some neck problem. I would prefer comfort over practicality. Manual or fox live is better for this?

[porroco]

Fox should make a shockwiz a device that help you to tune your shocks as the sram shockwiz but fox

[paulfraley]

Technical climb, you are pointed up. You want it to give some. Does it?

[andrewdecker]

What camera and settings are you using to record your riding? It looks great!

[AGMTB.]

Great insight, just subbed! I'm torn between spending the extra for this model or going for the advanced pro 2 model. What size model did you test and how tall are you? Cheers!

[willbarton]

Where are you riding in this looks amazing

[mome]

I would like to see Live Valve on Reign E +