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RESPONSIVE ELECTRONIC
MTB SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Optimize suspension performance in real time and experience a whole new way to ride.

Live Valve bike
Live Valve bike

"FOX is electrifying the mountain bike world with their Live Valve system, achieving a clearly noticeable gain in performance."

"FOX is electrifying the mountain bike world with their Live Valve system, achieving a clearly noticeable gain in performance."

LIVE VALVE DOES THE WORK.
YOU FOCUS ON THE RIDE.

Sensors transmit terrain and rider inputs a thousand times per second. The Controller then independently adjusts both forks and shocks one hundred times faster than the blink of an eye. The result is the best possible combination of XC pedaling efficiency and enduro descending capability.

Live Valve Diagram
Live Valve Diagram

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these partner products

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E-BIKE INTEGRATED

Live Valve integrates seamlessly with the Giant/Yamaha drive system and is powered by the e-bike’s battery directly – no extra batteries to charge. With the slightly different handling characteristics and capabilities of e-bikes, Live Valve has an optional setting within Climb mode that stabilizes the bike’s chassis to preserve frame geometry while climbing. This makes even the most technical of climbs more possible than ever before.

FINE TUNE SETTINGS WITH
THE LIVE VALVE APP

Select from factory tunes or customize your own. Track rides and suspension service intervals. All from your smartphone via the Live Valve app.

Race Proven
Pedigree

Since it was first introduced in 2018, Live Valve’s electronically controlled suspension system has pushed the limits of Powersports racing in off-road vehicles such as the Ford Raptor and Polaris RZR. When adapted to mountain bikes, the same state-of-the-art technology has earned victories at UCI World Cup and Enduro World Series races.

With research and development always ongoing, Live Valve continues to earn the accolade of riders, drivers, and journalists all over the world.


IN THE MEDIA

"The bottom line is that Live Valve represents the most useful and important suspension innovation to emerge during a decade of boring gradual improvements. It works great, and I don't want to ride without it."

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"Live Valve suspension is the real deal, and I’ve come away very impressed. If efficiency is any sort of priority to you, it’s going to spoil you."

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"Because Live Valve does all the thinking for you, you can simply focus on the trail ahead, which we’ve found to be especially beneficial when racing."

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FAQs


TECHNICAL HELP AND SET-UP

CONTROLLER

The brain behind the Live Valve system is the Controller. By monitoring terrain at a rate of a thousand times per second and making suspension adjustments in just three milliseconds, you’re set up for maximum efficiency and control no matter what the trail throws at you.

Un-sprung bump sensors constantly capture the highest quality input data from the front and rear end of the bike. The Controller’s proprietary algorithm—together with our super-fast actuators—grants an incredibly fast response speed to these inputs. The reaction speed allows the system to default to Firm mode rather than Open mode (the default for other electronic suspension systems), providing the most efficient ride, whatever the terrain.

BATTERY

Mounted on the Controller, the specially designed lithium-ion battery acts as the main user interface and can be charged via micro-USB either on or off the bike. The setting selector button allows you to manually switch between five different suspension modes.

Battery life can vary depending on Live Valve settings and terrain. Average life ranges between 16 and 20 hours and charging takes between 1.5 and 2 hours.

CALIBRATION

To ensure the sensors are functioning properly, the Live Valve system should be calibrated during final bike assembly, but it can be done at any time. The system only needs to be calibrated once unless replacing any sensors, the controller or changing the fork travel.

Equipped with pitch detection, the system can recognize when climbing, traversing or descending, and tailor the suspension settings to maximize your bike's performance.

SET-UP

With the Live Valve system turned off, set sag and rebound damping like you would on a standard fork and shock. Low-speed compression damping can be tuned for the open mode via a 3mm hex on the fork and shock.

Live Valve takes setup a step further, allowing you to customize the on-trail feel with adjustable Bump Threshold and suspension modes. Bump threshold sensitivity is adjustable via the Live Valve app – as are many other system parameters – with five different settings varying from very sensitive (very little bump force to open the Live Valve) to a more XC race style tune (a larger hit is needed to open the suspension).

QUICK START GUIDE - MTB

  • Final cable connection and routing details
  • Battery charging and Installation
  • System calibration
Quick Start Guide

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QUICK START GUIDE - E-MTB

  • Final cable connection and routing details
  • Battery charging and Installation
  • System calibration
Quick Start Guide

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TUNING GUIDE

  • Live Valve System overview
  • Battery charging
  • Setting selection
  • Sag setup
  • Compression and rebound setup
  • How the system works
  • Basic troubleshooting
Tuning Guide

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OWNER'S GUIDE

  • Warning and safety information
  • Maintenance intervals
Owner's Guide

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HOW TO BUY

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