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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.
Climbs exceptionally well
Modern progressive geometry for capable descending
Supportive and progressive suspension
Stiff and predictable frame
Quiet ride
Threaded bottom bracket as main pivot bearings (easy service)
Refreshingly simple design with high performance
Tires measure 2.4 inches instead of labeled 2.6
Water bottle room can be tight in front triangle
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, and Elja.
Q: Does Lauf make eBikes?
Yes, Lauf manufactures both conventional bikes and e-bikes.