"Gravel cycling is going through an interesting period of growth right now, and the line between gravel and MTB is a blurry one. We're seeing full-suspension XC mountain bikes equipped with drop bars, and increasingly more voluptuous tires in the sport. The new RockShox Rudy XL is here to blur the lines even more. How long before there's no difference between gravel and MTB? Are we just on a circular path like the Oroborus?"
"The Rudy XL is available in 50 and 60mm travel options, with the Ultimate tier featuring the Charger Race Day 2 damper, a Solo Air spring tuned for short travel efficiency, and ample room for up to 2.25-inch tires. Is this the modern gravel suspension fork that riders have been demanding? I'll leave that up to the masses to decide."
Gravel cycling is experiencing growth and increasing overlap with mountain biking, including full-suspension XC bikes with drop bars and wider tires. The RockShox Rudy XL offers longer gravel-focused travel in 50mm and 60mm versions, with the Ultimate model using a Charger Race Day 2 damper and Solo Air spring tuned for short-travel efficiency. The Rudy XL provides clearance for up to 2.25-inch tires and represents a 'long-travel' gravel fork approach after two years of development. The design echoes the Quadra 21R from the mid-1990s, which also had 60mm travel but more rudimentary features. Pricing for the Rudy XL Ultimate is listed around $929.
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