Tuning, Installation, and Riding – RockShox FAQ

Can I turn my Rudy A1 into a Rudy A2? What’s the difference?

Yes! By updating the damper to the Charger Race Day 2 damper, you can essentially turn your Rudy A1 into a Rudy A2 See more

What is the difference between the Race Day and Race Day 2 damper?

Charger Race Day 2 has a new Compression assembly with updated knobs and an updated seal head. See more

What fenders are compatible with RockShox Rudy?

Rudy comes with its own fender, the Rudy XPLR Fender (AC-FEN-GRVL-A1). See more

Are there crown and remote damper options available for Rudy?

Rudy only has crown-adjust options. There is no remote option for Rudy. See more

Can I use the RockShox Rudy XPLR on my XC hardtail?

The RockShox Rudy fork will not fit on a cross-country bike. See more

My frame came with a rigid fork. Will adding a RockShox Rudy XPLR void the warranty on my frame?

Please check with the manufacturer of your frame to ensure compatibility with RockShox Rudy XPLR. See more

How do I adjust the rebound and compression on the RockShox Rudy XPLR?

RockShox Rudy XPLR has no open compression adjustment – just open and lock. Rebound is a 2.5mm Allen key at the bottom of the lower leg. See the Suspension Setup and Tuning Guide found on the SRAM ... See more

Do I need special caliper mounting bolts for the RockShox Rudy XPLR?

Yes. The RockShox Rudy XPLR will ship with the required caliper mounting bolts. See more

What is the largest tire size I can use with the RockShox Rudy XPLR?

Max tire diameter on RockShox Rudy XPLR is 716mm and max-width is 50mm. This is also dependent on rim width. Please check our tech specs to make sure the tire you choose will fit. See more

Does RockShox Rudy XPLR have a remote lock out option?

RockShox Rudy XPLR features the Charger Race Day Damper in both levels of this fork has been tuned to provide supple small bump performance and a stable pedaling platform. For this reason, we do no... See more

What fenders are compatible with RockShox Rudy XPLR?

As with many of the other features on this fork, the fender capabilities have been designed to fit the full range of gravel needs. Rudy features a 3-bolt mounting system for a custom RockShox short... See more

What size disc brake rotors are compatible with RockShox Rudy XPLR?

RockShox Rudy XPLR is designed for 160mm direct flat-mount brake rotors. You can run a 180mm rotor with an adapter. See more