Frameset
Frame
Lauf IRM* Úthald carbon frame, 12x142mm thru-axle, UDH
Fork
Lauf IRM* Úthald carbon fork, 12x100mm thru-axle, 160/180mm rotor compatibility
Weight
8.18kg / 18.05lbs (avg. for size medium)
The Lauf Uthald is a modern endurance road bike built around comfort and simplicity rather than aerodynamic integration or race-bike stiffness at all costs. It was introduced as Lauf’s first dedicated road platform and uses the brand’s IRM carbon frame and fork with a compliance-focused layout: very low dropped seatstays, an offset and tilted seat tube intended to add rear-end give, and a pivot-free chassis that aims to smooth rough pavement without adding mechanical complexity. Unlike many current premium road bikes, it sticks to practical standards including a BSA threaded bottom bracket, a standard 27.2 mm round seatpost, UDH rear hanger, and a conventional two-piece cockpit.
That combination places the Uthald in the endurance road segment, but with a notably utilitarian interpretation. It is designed around 32 mm stock tires and clears up to 35 mm, uses flat-mount hydraulic discs and thru-axles, and routes hoses internally through frame and fork tunnels without going to a fully hidden integrated front end. The result is a bike that targets riders who want long-distance road comfort, straightforward serviceability, and stable road manners, rather than an all-out aero road machine or an all-road bike pushed deep into gravel territory.
| Stack | 537mm |
| Reach | 378mm |
| Headtube length | 130mm |
| Standover height | 753mm |
| Seat tube length | 529mm |
The Uthald’s geometry is consistent across the size range and clearly tuned for stable endurance-road handling. Every size uses a 71.5-degree head tube angle and 64 mm of trail, paired with 405 mm chainstays and a 73 mm bottom bracket drop. Those numbers point to predictable, planted steering rather than quick, nervous front-end response, while the short-for-category chainstays help keep the bike from feeling overly sluggish. Wheelbase grows from 970 mm in XS to 1044 mm in XL, reinforcing that stable, composed character as sizes increase.
Fit-wise, the bike combines relatively tall stacks with moderate reaches: for example, size M is 564 mm stack and 389 mm reach, while size L is 593 mm stack and 400 mm reach. That suggests an upright to moderately sporty position suited to endurance riding rather than an aggressive race posture. Seat tube angles range from 73.0 degrees in XS to 72.4 degrees in XL, a typical progression that helps preserve rider balance across sizes. Overall, the geometry supports the bike’s brief as a comfort-oriented road platform for long days on pavement and mixed road surfaces, especially when paired with its 32 mm stock tires.
Frameset
Frame
Lauf IRM* Úthald carbon frame, 12x142mm thru-axle, UDH
Fork
Lauf IRM* Úthald carbon fork, 12x100mm thru-axle, 160/180mm rotor compatibility
Weight
8.18kg / 18.05lbs (avg. for size medium)
Groupset
Shift levers
SRAM Rival E1 AXS, wireless
Front derailleur
SRAM Rival E1 AXS, wireless
Rear derailleur
SRAM Rival E1 AXS, wireless
Cassette
SRAM Rival 10-36, 12 speed
Chain
SRAM Rival flat-top
Crankset
SRAM Rival E1 DUB 35/48T
Bottom bracket
BSA SRAM DUB
Front brake
SRAM Rival E1 Flat mount Hydraulic
Rear brake
SRAM Rival E1 Flat mount Hydraulic
Front rotor
160mm CL
Rear rotor
160mm CL
Wheelset
Front wheel
DT Swiss E 1800 SPLINE db 23
Rear wheel
DT Swiss E 1800 SPLINE db 23
Front tire
Goodyear Eagle F1 R Tubeless Complete | 700x32
Rear tire
Goodyear Eagle F1 R Tubeless Complete | 700x32
Cockpit
Stem
FSA Omega-Pro
Handlebars
Road Smoothie (XS/S: 38 M: 40 L/XL: 42) compliance-fiber handlebar. 75mm reach, 125mm drop, 0° flare
Saddle
Fizik Aliante R5
Seatpost
FSA SL-K, 27.2mm, carbon
The current Uthald range spans three builds, starting with the Weekend Warrior Wireless E1 at $3,690, moving to the Race Wireless E1 at $5,290, and topping out with the Ultimate at $6,590. That spread gives the model a relatively broad reach within the premium carbon endurance category, from a more accessibly priced wireless-equipped option to a higher-end flagship build. Lauf’s current product page also notes a “NEW SRAM Groupset” update, indicating that the build lineup has been refreshed without changing the underlying frame platform.
Even without a full component breakdown here, the naming and pricing structure make the positioning fairly clear. The Weekend Warrior Wireless E1 appears to be the value entry point for riders who want the same frame and core design with a lower upfront cost, while the Race Wireless E1 steps up in price for a more performance-oriented package. The Ultimate sits as the premium option at $6,590, aimed at buyers who want the top specification available on the same compliance-focused chassis.
Weekend Warrior Wireless E1
$3,690
Race Wireless E1
$5,290
Ultimate
$6,590