RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR Race Day 2 Fork

The RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR Race Day 2 fork is a gravel fork with 30 or 40 mm of travel for drop-bar bikes, designed for riders covering long distances on tarmac and unsurfaced roads. It features the Charger Race Day 2 damper, the lightest performance damper ever made by RockShox, with two compression positions: Open for comfort and Lock, which locks the fork for sprints and pedalling sections.

With 30 or 40 mm of travel, the Rudy absorbs bumps without making handling feel heavy, and the Solo Air spring is tuned for short travel. The 45 mm offset, tapered steerer and 12 x 100 mm wheel spacing are the specifications to check against your frame before purchase. Several colours are available; check that the 700c size matches your bike. The fork accepts tyres up to 700x50 mm and supports full-length or short mudguards.

RockShox was founded in 1989 in North Carolina, USA, by Paul Turner and Steve Simons. Now part of SRAM, it designs forks, shocks and seatposts in Colorado Springs to accompany cyclists on the trails. Its story begins with the RS-1, the brand’s first suspension fork, launched in 1989.