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Mar 2026 · Jordan Villella
Lauf gets electric with its first ever e-bike offering; eElja. The eElja is a mid-travel lightweight design aimed at long journeys and shred
Low weight (16.6-17.7 kg / 36.6-39.0 lb)
Quiet motor (TQ HPR60, 60 Nm/350W, IP67 sealed)
Clean cockpit (SRAM AXS Pods, wireless controls)
Huge tire clearance (up to 29x3.0")
Balanced suspension (130mm rear, 140mm front)
Same cockpit as analog Elja for easy transition
Two well-judged builds (Weekend Warrior $6,990, Race $8,490)
Assembled in Harrisonburg, VA
Small battery (360 Wh, optional 160 Wh extender)
Limited to Class 1 (20 mph assist in US)
Feb 2026 · Jeremy Benson
Gravel Worlds is going big in 2026 with the largest prize purse in gravel, free entry for juniors, and enhancements in safety and the rider experience.
Jan 2026 · Ron Koch
Lauf’s Elja cross-country bike blends single-pivot simplicity, wide tires, and RockShox Flight Attendant for surprising speed, stiffness, and trail confidence.
Excellent climbing performance
Modern, progressive geometry for capable descending
Supportive suspension that works well when pushed hard
Very good frame stiffness with minimal flex
Simple, functional design (threaded BB pivot bearings, wireless optimized)
Tire sizing: labeled 2.6" but measures 2.4"
Tight water bottle space in front triangle
SRAM Level brakes could be upgraded to Motive
Dec 2025 · Bikerumor Staff
Lauf's Siegla gravel bike gets a more aggressive build with ultra-wide tires & rims, plus a fiery new color to heat up your rides.
Oct 2025 · Dave Rome
A bike with not one, but two threaded bottom brackets.
Oct 2025
As cross-country is getting ever more demanding on bike and rider, modern XC bikes are beginning to look rather different. Case in point of the Lauf Elja. With it, the brand has taken a much simpler approach, and it’s paid off. With excellent trail manners both up and down, Lauf has created a versatile and light, but mega confident machine that marks an exciting future for cross-country. However, it suffers from heel rub, it’s wireless-only, its LSP system isn’t completely trouble-free, and some may disagree with its looks. Are cross-country bikes the new quiver killers?
Q: Which Lauf bikes are most popular?
The most popular Lauf model families are the Seigla, Úthald e Elja.
Q: Does Lauf make eBikes?
Yes, Lauf manufactures both conventional bikes and e-bikes.