What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying: "I swapped to the Rudy XL Ultimate for my gravel race bike and immediately noticed how planted and composed it felt. The Charger Race Day 2 damper gives me full lockout for smooth tarmac, but just enough travel to smooth out chunky fire roads. The weight is minimal, and the fork's sharp, responsive feel keeps my lines clean and fast." For the gravel adventurers who ride farther, faster, and rougher than most, the SRAM Rudy XL Ultimate delivers next-level control without compromising speed. Designed for the growing demands of gravel and mixed-surface racing, this ultra-light fork blends road-like efficiency with just enough suspension to keep us in command when terrain gets unpredictable. With 50mm or 60mm of travel and clearance for up to 29 x 2. 25in tires, it's ready to absorb washboard, rocky corners, or pothole-riddled backroads. Engineered with SRAM's Charger Race Day 2 damper and Solo Air spring, the Rudy XL Ultimate offers rock-solid lockout for smooth stretches and precise compression control when the route gets rowdy. The 30mm aluminum stanchions with a Fast Black finish glide smoothly, while a forged, hollow aluminum crown and magnesium lowers keep weight low. Integrated fender mounts, a Maxle Stealth thru-axle, and flat-mount disc brake compatibility round out this fork's purpose-built setup. Whether we're chasing podiums or gravel epics, this fork is tuned for control, comfort, and confidence across any surface.