"When RockShox first introduced the Rudy XPLR gravel fork, the gravel world was just coming to grips with the idea of a suspension fork on gravel. It was also at a time when the average gravel tire was 45mm or smaller. While Gravel is still too broad a category that covers many types of riding and terrain, one thing that almost all types of gravel riding have in common is a trend towards bigger tires."
"On the surface, the RockShox Rudy XL looks familiar, but there are changes inside and out to give it the XL moniker. The biggest change is likely the chassis itself, now offering tire clearance up to 29 x 2.25″ and more travel with 50mm or 60mm options. RockShox has not yet provided a weight for the Rudy XL so we don't know how it will compare to something like a SID with even more travel and tire clearance,"
Gravel riding has shifted toward larger tires beyond the earlier 45mm average. The Rudy XL expands tire clearance to accept up to 29 x 2.25" and offers increased travel in 50mm or 60mm options. The fork features a revised chassis and a burlier crown with recesses cut into the shoulders to accommodate fork top caps and likely wider stanchion spacing. RockShox updated the internals with a new Charger Race Day 2 damper including lockout and retained a Solo Air spring tuned for short travel. Weight specifications have not yet been provided. The XL retains a dedicated fender option.
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