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2025 Lauf

Úthald - Frameset

A carbon frame race frameset.

Manufacturer Price

$2,090
Weight3.0 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'10"

MD

5'8" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Reviews

Summary

The Lauf Úthald is a race bike that excels in comfort and stability, offering a smooth ride quality and stable handling that makes it a true all-round performer. It's designed for speed and endurance, with a focus on rider comfort and efficient performance across various terrains. The bike's unique handling and comfort features, such as the Smoothie handlebar and wide tyres, set it apart in the crowded race bike market.

Pros
  • Smooth ride quality

  • Stable handling

  • Impressive comfort

  • Good value

  • Effective at swallowing road buzz

Cons
  • Not suitable for crit racing

  • No mudguard mounts

  • Understeers a little in tight switchbacks

Key Quotes
the Lauf Úthald is both traditional in fit, yet extremely forgiving in function
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'We wanted to make a sensible road bike, not in the sense of pannier rack mounts and all that kind of stuff, but a sensible approach to fast.'
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Comfort is the bike's key selling point.
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Velo
Review: The Lauf Úthald Is An All-Road Bike For Pragmatists

Jun 2025 · Alvin Holbrook

The Lauf Úthald ditches internal cable routing and offers a ton of value to boot. So why didn't we fall in love with this all-road bike?

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Bikerumor
Lauf Úthald Review - Smooth Pavement Performance & Then Some

May 2025 · Tyler Benedict

Here's why the Lauf Úthald road bike excels at everything, from fast group rides to all-day fondos to backroad adventures with loaded packs.

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BikeRadar
Lauf Úthald Race Wireless review | Endurance Bike of the Year contender

May 2024 · Warren Rossiter

Icelandic gravel pioneers turn to the road and hit the ground running

Highs
  • Smooth ride quality good value great handlebar stable handling

Lows
  • Ride position breaks with expectations

  • Lacks some ride excitement

  • No mudguard mounts

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road.cc
Staff Bikes: Can Dave's Lauf Úthald make a monster 600km ride good fun?

May 2024 · Jamie Williams

road.cc co-founder Dave has a new ultra-endurance challenge... or more precisely, some unfinished business. Let's take a tour around the bike he's chosen to (attempt to) complete it on

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Cyclist
Lauf Úthald Race Wireless review

Apr 2024 · Katherine Moore

Better known for its head-turning gravel bikes, the Lauf Úthald is the Icelandic brand’s first road offering, equipped with chunky

Highs
  • Wide

  • Grippy tyres

  • Wide ranging gearing

  • Fast

  • Quality wheelset

  • Easy maintenance hose routing

  • Satin finish easy to clean

  • Sensibly priced

Lows
  • No mudguard mounts

  • European brake configuration as standard

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Escape Collective
Lauf Úthald review: Going against the grain - Escape Collective

Feb 2024 · James Huang

Lauf’s first dedicated road bike, designed to strike a balance between performance and comfort.

Highs
  • Super comfy ride

  • Decently lightweight

  • Stable-but-not-boring handling

  • Reasonably aggressive fit

  • User-friendly design

  • Solid build quality

  • Fantastic value.

Lows
  • Not as responsive under power as more traditional race bikes

  • Seat tube angle might be too slack for some

  • Polarizing aesthetics

  • Only offered in five sizes.

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Lauf launches first road bike, the Lauf Úthald

Oct 2023 · Lorena Jones

The gravel-focused brand finds speed on smoother surfaces

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Lauf IRM* Úthald carbon frame, 12x142mm thru-axle, UDH

Hanger StandardUDH

Tire Clearance35c

ColorsObsidian Black - Glossy; Glacial White - Glossy; Basalt Black - Glossy; Borealis - Satin; Thingvellir Sky - Glossy

Fork

Lauf IRM* Úthald carbon fork, 12x100mm thru-axle, 160/180mm rotor compatibility

Bottom Bracket

N/A

Headset

FSA Orbit, IS 42/52 (45°lower)

Stem

N/A

Handlebar

N/A

Saddle

N/A

Seatpost

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

N/A

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

N/A

Power Meter

N/A

Shifters

N/A

Cassette

N/A

Chain

N/A

Brakes

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Wheels
Rims

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Tires

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