Seigla Race Wireless E1

The current Lauf Seigla replaced the True Grit in 2022 and sharpened Lauf’s position in the performance gravel segment. It keeps the brand’s Long 4 Speed geometry concept but updates the frame with more tire clearance and greater rear-end compliance, two changes that directly address the demands of modern gravel racing and fast mixed-surface riding. That combination points to a bike built not just for smooth gravel events, but for rougher, faster courses where traction, comfort, and stability matter as much as outright efficiency.

What distinguishes the Seigla is that it approaches gravel race design from a slightly different angle than many competitors. Rather than chasing ultra-short, twitchy road-derived handling, Lauf pairs a relatively long front-center layout with stable geometry and a compliant rear end. In the market, that puts the Seigla squarely among high-performance carbon gravel bikes aimed at riders who want race pace without giving up control on loose or choppy terrain. It is a purpose-built gravel race platform, but one with enough composure and clearance to suit big training days, endurance events, and aggressive all-surface riding.

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Build
Size
Stack564mm
Reach394mm
Top tube563mm
Headtube length129mm
Standover height789mm
Seat tube length528mm

Fit and geometry

The Seigla’s geometry is clearly tuned for stability at speed. Across all sizes, the head tube angle is 70.5 degrees and the chainstay length is 425 mm, paired with a 65 mm bottom bracket drop. That is a conservative front-end number by road standards, but a deliberate one for gravel: the slack head angle and long wheelbase, which ranges from 1009 mm in XS to 1084 mm in XL, should give the bike a planted feel on descents and loose surfaces. The consistent 425 mm rear center also suggests balanced weight distribution rather than an overly snappy, short-back-end feel.

Fit-wise, the reach numbers are moderate to slightly long for a gravel race bike, from 378 mm in XS to 416 mm in XL, while stack runs from 523 mm to 623 mm. That supports Lauf’s Long 4 Speed concept by giving riders a roomy cockpit without forcing an extreme saddle-to-bar drop. Effective top tube lengths from 532 mm to 607 mm and relatively slack seat tube angles of 72.3 to 72.9 degrees further reinforce a stretched, stable riding position better suited to seated power and long-distance control than hyper-reactive steering. The result should be a bike that feels composed and confidence-inspiring, especially when speeds rise or surfaces deteriorate.

Full specs

Frameset

Frame

Lauf IRM* Seigla carbon frame, 12x142mm thru-axle

Fork

Lauf Grit 3rd gen Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, size tuned stiffness

Weight

~8.66 kg / 19.09 lbs (avg. for size medium)

Groupset

Shift levers

SRAM Force AXS E1, wireless shifting

Rear derailleur

SRAM Force AXS E1, wireless shifting

Cassette

SRAM Force XG-1371 E1, 13speed, 10-46t

Chain

SRAM Force E1, flat-top 12/13spd

Crankset

SRAM Force E1 Wide DUB 40

Bottom bracket

SRAM DUB BSA73

Front brake

SRAM Force E1 Flat mount Hydraulic

Rear brake

SRAM Force E1 Flat mount Hydraulic

Front rotor

160mm

Rear rotor

160mm

Wheelset

Front wheel

e*thirteen Piedmont Race Carbon (6-bolt, xDR freehub, tubeless ready)

Rear wheel

e*thirteen Piedmont Race Carbon (6-bolt, xDR freehub, tubeless ready)

Front tire

Goodyear Connector Inter Race 50mm, Tubeless Ready

Rear tire

Goodyear Connector Inter Race 50mm, Tubeless Ready

Cockpit

Stem

FSA V-Drive, 6°

Handlebars

Lauf Smoothie (XS/S: 40 M: 42 L/XL: 44)

Saddle

Fizik Aliante R5

Seatpost

FSA SL-K 27.2mm, Carbon

Builds

The Seigla range spans four builds, starting with the Core Transmission at $3,540 and topping out with the Ultimate at $6,890. In between are the Weekend Warrior Wireless E1 at $4,190 and the Race Wireless E1 at $5,390. That spread gives the model a fairly broad reach within the premium gravel category, from a comparatively accessible carbon race bike entry point to a flagship build aimed at riders who want a top-end complete bike.

Based on the build names, the lineup is structured around progressively more performance-oriented specifications, with the Wireless E1 models emphasizing SRAM electronic drivetrain options and the Race build positioned above the more general-purpose Weekend Warrior. The Core Transmission stands out as the price-led option, while the Ultimate is the no-compromise version. Without more detailed component lists, the clearest takeaway is that Lauf offers the same Seigla platform across a wide enough price range to appeal both to budget-conscious racers and to riders shopping for a premium ready-to-race build.