Field Test 2022: Lauf Seigla gravel bike review
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2022
- There aren’t too many dropbar bikes so unique that you can spot them from multiple switchbacks away. With its unmistakable Grit leaf spring suspension fork up front, the new Lauf Seigla is a conversation starter and offers plenty to keep that conversation going.
Roughly translating to "perseverance", the Seigla is the latest model from the gravel-focussed Icelandic brand. It’s a bike that has been designed for racing across challenging mixed surfaces as fast as possible and does that by combining absolutely enormous tyre clearance with geometry closely comparable to Lauf’s True Grit bike. And while it may be built for speed, as it turns out, it’s plenty of fun, too.
Visit CyclingTips.com for the full written review that takes an even closer look at this intriguing gravel race machine: cyclingtips.com/2022/08/lauf-...
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Great review. Thank you. I’ve not read anything unfavorable about this bike, but your video sealed the deal.
Ok. You guys are awesome! This was the video that answered all of my questions. In the end, you described who this bike is for - and you were describing me as a rider. I am not a gravel racer - but I ride 100+ miles a week on a BMC cyclocross bike that shakes me hard on the Michigan washboard gravel roads at times - even with large tires at low pressure. I want something that can be fast and handle our gravel. This bike seems to be a legit option for me. Also, I was struggling over which groupset I should move into, but then I heard that you ride and like the "AXS XPLR". That was very helpful. Thanks again!
Thank you for providing a thorough review with multiple people and varying conditions. You are the only reviewers I know of who are brave enough to point out the negatives as well as the positives. But man - that Lauf joke at 13:08 was terrible!
At least he hung his head in shame, as he should! 😁
@Dave Rome Ah come on it wasn't that bad. Just a little pun humor I'm always down for that. Thanks for the laugh.
I got a small chuckle from that Lauf pun. Thanks Dave!
It's great to have Betsy Welch onboard, but I think she could have been more involved in the conversation -- seemed like James and Dave went back and forth for most of the review.
That would be my observation as well.
@Dave Rome we still love you guy’s
Love your reviews...I really do - James, I've been a fan for years,...literally years.... and Dave you've really brought something to the picture (won't buy a tool without you man)....but you really didn't give Betsy a go. Food for thought.....
And when she finally did speak near the end, they played music over her comments
To be fair James and Dave offered a lot more insight naturally. Perhaps Betsy needed more specific promps from James as when she did speak, it was rather generic (and often looked quite disinterested).
Nice review. Like the format and the back and forth!
Well thought out and discussed review, thanks! I appreciate your insights as well when you compare to other bikes in the same category, not to call out other brands in a negative manner, but to help readers who may have a gravel bike and then may relate their rig to this model. Thanks again!!
After much research around the industry - I'm likely going to buy this bike.
great to see your video, I've been waiting for more in depth coverage since the announce of this bike a couple months ago. I think it's great value, I intend to order a Race wireless soon as my first gravel bike (I'm a roadie and want to race a bit, so it seems appropriate).
Awesome review guys! 💯
$4,000 for this bike is an absolute steal, wow. Quality frame and components -
I prefer 2x and a more relaxed gravel experience (and Titanium) - but this is a really nice bike .
maybe a classified rear hub for 2x - and I could see this being really baller.
I'd love a titanium bike, but man, the cost. You aren't very much past a frame at this price point, or depending on the builder, not even a frame for the cost.
Thanks for this very complete review. What's your opinion about the behaviour of this bike on paved surfaces, especially climbing ? Is there any significant penalty effect from the fork ?
Thanks !
I miss my Lauf fork. Wonderful on gravel.
Great review. I had the chance to buy one but instead went for an orbea terra. Looking back i wish id gone for the lauf.nothing wrong with my terra,but you do get alot more for your money with the lauf.Enjoy your reviews alot 👍
A real true discussion instead of QVC - GCN
Thanks for the very interesting review. I m thinking to buy this bike but i m worried about the behavior of the fork on pavement mostly during uphill. Any bobbing effect? Thanks Ernesto
Love for you to review one of the 3 Fara bike models available. They're completely under the radar.
We'd be down!
Thanks for the review. I had been looking more towards the adventure/Bikepacking end of gravel but I do some gravel racing. How do you think this bike would do on some multi-day rides with a few bags: frame, top tube, bar. Not sure what could go aft.
Dave’s pun had me Laufing
I actually love the Q factor of boost, which is weird? Significantly more comfortable, and I climb better instead of rubbing the top tube as much. I'd be all in for some road-boost.
I have a Headshock Fatty from Cannondale. I do like that I can lock out the suspension. Wonder if Lauf could do this with some sort of rotating lever operated via cable.
nice and very deep (er) analisys ... I get the gravel race part but, I wonder because It was built to islandic gravel terrain... and race focus... makes this a weapon to chase one day races BUT then what about endurance or ultraendurance races bike pack races... something like Gbduro or Silkroad type of races... that geometry ... can handle bags and extra weight and control well ... or definitively is not made to spent over 10 hrs in the saddle and carry some extra bags.
Hey that seat tube angle worked for Museeuw, it will work for you!
I wonder how will this gravel bike feels if it's fitted with a classified powershift hub?
A suspension seat post would go nicely with this if you're after more rear compliance. Really happy with my Redshift post.
I have one as well, and never going back!
100% not needed for this bike (unless you have a chronic back issue or something). Back end is super compliant (will start to bob if you ride it in any anger with a suspension seatpost).
@@lenolenoleno Yeah maybe not needed, but on my 29er hardtail I don't find the Redshift post bobs when set firm enough and it still allows you to comfortably stay seated over a lot more of the rough. Paired with a Lauf fork you get a similar amount of travel front and back.
@@steveco1800 Yeah it's not necessarily any bob but more the stacking of 3 undamped varying spring rates: tyre, suspension seatpost and frame (which is significant in the Seigla). This stacking leads to a vague feeling/some instability in the hips. It applies more to those who will tuck in and "ride in anger". If you're more of a "plod along" sort of rider then this won't matter as much (if anything cruiser/slower riders will benefit more from a suspension seatpost as you fall into holes deeper/wear bumps on your butt rather than your feet).
Do you think thudbuster should also work on these?
I think if Lauf ever did an ebike I’d imagine it would be epic 🎉
No link to the written review?
Did you test the size SMALL? Dave and/or James, could you tell us how tall you are and your inseam? Apparently the stiffness on the leaf springs is tuned for each size, so the fork on size small s a little softer than the medium, which is softer than the large, etc.
Thanks very much for the honest review!
We tested a small. I'm 1.72 m and weigh 71 kg. Dave and I are about the same height, but he runs his saddle about 40ish mm higher than mine IIRC. Not sure about his weight, but we're not far off. Betsy and Ellen are both a couple of centimeters shorter, and certainly quite a bit lighter than we are.
@@angryasian74 Thank you, appreciate the response. I saw that Dave also replied (to another commenter) in the comments section of the written review, to a similar question: I would suggest mentioning that in future reviews, so folks are aware where they stand (sit?) in comparison to the test frame size.
does SRAM Force "Wide " cranks fit it? or is it wider
This bike slaps
Glass fibers leaf springs in the fork... and the smoothie bars are allso glass fiber, not carbon fiber.
Nice bike 😊
The joke at 13:08 was great!
The True Grit had 15mm axles...I believe on this one they went with 12mm, correct? This would make wheel choice much easier...
its not very clear how confortoble the back hand of the bike is. i see lauf compares this to a 10mm back suspension. can you maybe explain this a bit more?
I think they are glass fiber leaf spring, not carbon fiber.
most all the media gets that wrong....Lauf said they quit trying to correct them...
Is there a difference between the Seigla and Seigla Rigid?
Just the fork?
Glass Fiber leaf springs, not Carbon.
I would expect Force for this price
Longer stays might solve a couple issues here...more clearance in the rear so you wouldn't have to deal with the weird BB AND you'd build in a bit more rear compliance as well. But then you can't call it a "race" bike
What a pointless comment. Lengthening the stays would make it feel completely different. Also there is no compromise with the BB, it's a standard MTB BB threaded shell.
Longer stays has been used on every other bike to gain clearance which in turn makes the ride increasingly sluggish. E.g a Canyon Grizl to get 50mm clearance on 700c has 435mm stays. That's the same length as my enduro MTB with 2.5 inch 29er tyres which is just silly considering the wildly different demands.
The whole design brief of this bike was to have your cake (MTB width) and eat it too (road-esque agility).
First like!
All good but having the water glasses next to those beers it's a NO GO. A cold, tasty beer after a long ride..there's nothing better than that.
Well, a lot of these videos were recorded pretty early in the morning... ;)
@@angryasian74 Gotcha. Looking forward for the upcoming reviews, especially the Triban one. BTW its 5 o clock somewhere ;)
Good luck assembling this lol. A friend of mine purchased one and he spent more than $200 more on having a shop inspect it and finish the assembly. Unfortunately, the cable routing on these is horrible.
I assembled one for a friend, easy peasy, 1/2 hour or less. Can't speak to the cable routing because all the cables were all ready in place.
A friend who got a Seigla was commending the ease in assembling the bike out of the box too.
LMAO, he says they're almost the same height. Keep dreaming shorty.
Is she allowed to talk? Looking to her face and résumé... She'd a lot to say
0:23 - For every media outlet that weighs bikes without pedals should be no-pedal punishment ride. Screw the pedals off and go for a ride. Then report how it went.
Why don't you weigh bicycles without saddle or without handlebars too?
gods sake shut up and let the lady talk ….
gravel racing? maybe for really long races but imo that thing looks like a slug. More of an adventure bike if you ask me
slug? so salty. typical for the sport i guess.
Far from an adventure bike, they are gravel racing bikes at heart. No fork mounts, no mudguard mounts etc.
And they glide on all surfaces. Source, I have one.
Outside of the tire clearance, I can't see why. And since you obviously you haven't ridden it, how would you know if it's a slug?
@@erich8258 looks
If you haven’t ridden it, no one is asking you