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XFusions new G.E.T. 30 gravel fork could rival the RockShox Rudy XPLR for less money
XFusions entry into gravel suspension comes in the form of the new G.E.T. (Grand Epic Trail) 30 fork. The all-new 700c-wheel specific fork comes with slender 30mm stanchions, a 12x100mm thru-axle, offsets of 45mm and 51mm, and travel options of 30, 40 and 50mm. The internals are an air spring combined with XFusion's Finecut RL2 damper. XFusion claims the Finecut RL2 is optimised for small-bump response and high speed, so it should be up to the job for chattery gravel. Read more: Best gravel suspension forks 2025 plus our buyer's guide The G.E.T. 30 has a claimed weight of 1,340g (uncut steerer), which is only a few grams heavier than the RockShox Rudy XPLR Ultimate (1,300g), Foxs 32 Taper-Cast (1,320g) and Cane Creeks lightweight Invert CS at 1,250g. The Finecut RL2 damper and air spring are claimed to offer great high-speed perfromance. Long Nguyen / XFusion At $659, with the UK price still to be announced but expected to be around 550-600, the G.E.T. 30 is very competitively priced for gravel suspension. The class-leading RockShox Rudy XPLR Ultimate is priced at 779 / $799 (1,300g), while Foxs Taper-Cast 32 is 1,000 / $949 and Cane Creeks Invert CS is 1,199.99 / $1,199.99. Remote control The Q-Flip controller enables operation of both fork lockout and dropper post. Long Nguyen / XFusion The fork offers rebound adjustment on the fly and an external lockout. The lockout is operated by the standard dial on the fork crown, or you can upgrade to a remote bar-mounted lockout. The lockout can even be controlled with XFusions clever Q-Flip drop-bar specific lever. The Q-Flip features two independent levers, one to operate the fork lockout and one to activate XFusions gravel-specific version of its 50mm-travel, 27.2mm-diameter Manic dropper. XFusion G.E.T. 30 details Wheel size: 700C Stanchions: 30mm anodised aluminium Axle: 12x100mm thru-axle Offset: 45mm / 51mm Damper: Finecut RL2 sealed cartridge Spring: Lightweight air spring Adjustments: Lockout and rebound Travel Options: 30mm, 40mm, 50mm Steerer: Tapered Weight: 1,340g (2.9lb) Colours: Matte Black / Gloss Sand Prices: Starting at $659; UK and EU prices TBC A real RockShox Rudy XPLR rival? With high-speed chatter performance and up to 50mm of travel, the G.E.T. 30 should be able to squash bigger hits too. Long Nguyen / XFusion Gravel suspension is at something of a crossroads, with some brands opting for lightweight XC forks instead of gravel-specific options. Lee Cougan has the full-suspension Innova Super Gravel and Moots the 29er-compatible new Scrambler. Trek is offering the Rudy XPLR Max on the new full-suspension CheckOut. Meanwhile, brands such as Canyon, Santa Cruz, Giant and Cannondale are sticking to the lightweight, short-travel template. Its here where the XFusion could become a true contender: it has lots of suspension control, low weight, the clever Q-Flip controller, and a competitive retail price. Ive already put a request in for a test sample to see how the G.E.T. 30 shapes up against my current recommended gravel forks.
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