Rudy Ultimate Race Day 2 Fork - 700c

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I ran the Rudy Ultimate XPLR on a mixed bikepacking route with everything from packed gravel to chunky double track and the Open and Lock modes made it easy to stay efficient on climbs and open things up when the terrain got rough. The fork is noticeably light for a suspension unit and the 30mm Fast Black stanchions keep steering crisp even on long days when fatigue starts to creep in. It hits a sweet spot that rigid forks and heavier suspension options both miss."

Gravel roads have a way of humbling even the fittest riders, and the difference between a great day and a beaten-up one often comes down to what is happening at the front of the bike. The RockShox Rudy Ultimate Race Day 2 Fork was designed for exactly that reckoning, bringing purpose-built suspension to the gravel category without the weight penalty that has historically made that trade-off feel questionable. Built around the Charger Race Day 2 damper and a Solo Air spring tuned for short travel efficiency, it delivers genuine compliance where rigid forks simply cannot.

The Charger Race Day 2 damper offers Open and Lock compression modes alongside external rebound adjustment, giving riders meaningful control over how the fork behaves across different terrain and effort levels. Lock down for smooth climbs and flat sections where efficiency is everything, then open it up for washboard descents and chunky connectors where traction and comfort matter more. Fast Black 30mm stanchions run through magnesium lowers and a forged hollow aluminum crown, keeping the overall package light and steering precise across long days and loaded setups alike. Tire clearance up to 700x50mm and compatibility with both full and short bolt-on fenders make the Rudy Ultimate a practical choice for everything from race-day builds to multi-day adventure rigs, and the choice between 45mm and 51mm rake ensures the fork can be matched to a wide range of gravel frame geometries.