Today, Pinarello launched its latest incarnation of the Pinarello Dogma F racing bike, along with claims for improved aerodynamics and a noticeable weight reduction – just 6.63kg for the lightest size 53 full build.
A new bike that Cycling Weekly First spotted at a training camp in Tenerife, it will be the weapon of choice for the Ineos Grenadiers team at this year’s Tour de France and is fittingly designed specifically for the Grand Tour dates.
Combining “cutting-edge technology with aesthetic beauty” according to Pinarello, we certainly agree that the new bike, like its predecessor, is good-looking – but what about the technology?
Designed according to Tour de France dates
It’s been 22 years since the first incarnation of the Pinarello Dogma was launched in 2002, and technology has come a long way since then. The latest iteration of the Dogma F follows a design process that all started with an in-depth analysis of the 2022 Tour de France by Geraint Thomas.
The Ineos Grenadiers performance team found that a 0.2% improvement in aerodynamic efficiency would equate to a 175g saving on the bike. This knowledge laid the foundation for the Pinarello design team throughout the project.
Geraint Thomas finished third in the 2022 Tour de France, 7m22 behind Jonas Vingegaard
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The analysis was aided by a complex model that allowed engineers to determine the magnitude of the gains achieved through weight savings and aerodynamic optimizations based on G’s Tour data. Pinarello believes this allowed them to design the bike for real-world conditions, rather than pleasing the engineers themselves in the wind tunnel.
Aero optimizations continue
Saving 175 grams on an already advanced frame is nothing short of a miracle – that’s why the new Dogma F focuses on small but remarkable optimizations of the entire bike to be able to ride at the desired “free speed” at all times.
Overall, the new Dogma F’s silhouette doesn’t stray too far from the outgoing model, but there are some notable changes – most obvious at the front end.
The new Dogma F retains the recognizable side profile with some iterative improvements
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Pinarello completely redesigned the front of the bike and paid special attention to the head tube. The new Dogma F has a deeper head tube than before, similar to many bikes that have been launched in the last twelve months.
The new Dogma F also features a slightly protruding nose cone, which was pioneered back in 2014 on the Pinarello Dogma F8 and is similar to the polarized ‘speed sniffer’ head tube on the Specialized Tarmac SL8.
It’s also a narrower head tube – by 8mm – that’s not to be “sniffed” and further aids the new bike’s ability to cut through the air. This was made possible by the new oval post, which also allows for better cable routing – more on that later.
The new head tube is narrower and deeper at the front, reducing aerodynamic drag
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Moving down towards the bottom of the bike we are greeted by our next big change – the all new ‘Aero-Keel’ bottom bracket.
Pinarello says it rotated the downtube 3.5 degrees to create a keel shape that improves aerodynamic performance of the bottom bracket area by 1.2%.
In terms of stiffness in this area, Pinarello didn’t mention any specific notes about the center console, but in terms of size, it seems to have at least been preserved.
The large centerpiece area is said to improve aerodynamic efficiency by 1.2% around the bottom of the wheel
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When all is said and done, the improvements add up to a 0.2% improvement in CdA, which is less than groundbreaking, but remember this comes in conjunction with a noticeable weight loss.
Noticeable weight loss
An area where the outgoing Dogma F was open to scrutiny was frameset weight. When Pinarello ditched the number suffix in 2021 with the outgoing Dogma F, it brought a bike that was certainly aero, but at 850g on a relatively small size 53 frame, it was a bit out of the competition for mountain bikes.
However, everything has changed for this year. Pinarello claims 108 grams have been shed from the new frameset thanks to new and improved carbon fiber technology from factory partner Toray.
However, we must mention that this is a system weight reduction, so the frame, fork and handlebars also save weight.
The flagship Luxter Blue is stunning
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The new Pinarello Dogma features the new Toray M40X carbon fiber, which Pinarello says is the result of “countless hours of testing on X-light frame models and Ineos Grenadiers bikes.”
The high-modulus M40X carbon fiber is said to have a higher degree of stiffness than the T1100 aviation carbon used on the outgoing Dogma F, and as such has allowed the Italian brand to “take lateral stiffness to the next level”.
Minor geometry changes
Although the new bike shares many of the same geometries as the outgoing model, there have once again been a tweak or two from the Treviso-based brand.
The new Onda fork now offers 47mm of rake from 43mm, a bump that is said to improve stability at high speeds. The new fork is said to have an extensive history of testing and approval from Ineos Grenadiers.
Finally, tire clearance has officially been increased to 30mm from the outgoing model’s 28mm. However, there seems to be some leeway here, especially as Ineos riders were seen routinely using 32mm tires on classics earlier in the season.
New Most Talon Cockpit
For the new Dogma F, Pinarello has also updated its Most Talon integrated handlebars and stem, boasting a whole set of lighter, faster and more aerodynamic claims. The 40 gram weight reduction brings the cockpit much closer to rivals such as Roval’s 340g Rapide cockpit.
Perhaps more interesting than these unspecified claims, however, is the redesigned handlebar geometry, which we suspect will really catch on over the next twelve months.
Pinarello has joined the widened bars bandwagon to create a more aero handlebar
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Pinarello has officially joined the expanded range of handlebars with the new Talon, which now offers 7 degrees of glare for bars 380mm and under and 4 degrees of glare for bars over 380mm (measured on hoods). Reach and drop remains fairly traditional throughout, 80mm and 125mm.
This results in new widths which, like the outgoing bars, require some explanation. The narrowest handlebars will be listed as 400mm on the spec sheet, however this is measured from edge to edge at the widest part of the handlebar – the drop.
In fact, the 400mm handlebar measures just 340mm on the fairings, which, as we know from our own wind tunnel testing, is likely to make more of a difference than other frame optimizations.
For those not ready to join the narrow handlebar rebellion, Pinarello still offers the new cockpit in 20mm increments up to 420mm measured at the hoods (460mm edge to edge at the drops).
Mechanics rejoice
Finally, there’s one or two things to get the Ineos Grenadiers mechanics excited about, a development we can also appreciate.
The modified shape of the headset meant that the headset itself also required some reworking. Pinarello took this as an opportunity to improve, claiming weight reduction and, most importantly, better cable routing, with the brake hoses now routed at the front of the headset.
Covered solid axles are faster and look great too
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Elsewhere on the bike you’ll now find shrouded rigid axles, which are said to improve aerodynamics but also undoubtedly reduce water and dirt ingress, something we’ll be very happy about here in the UK as the weather becomes more changeable. .
A similar seatpost still uses two bolts to keep the aero seatpost secure
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Finally, the seat clamp is fully integrated. The revised design is no longer removable, which should mean you can’t loosen the clamp into the chasm that is the seat tube – especially useful for those who take the seat post off when traveling by car or plane.
Price and availability
As you might expect, the brand new racing bike from traditional Italian brand Pinarello comes with a price tag to match, and the brand has also kept things exclusive when it comes to components.
Prices start from $14,500 / £12,600 for full build options or $6,950 / $5,500 for the frameset only option.
The new Pinarello Dogma F will be available in just 7 models in total, with all major groupset brands represented across the range.
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupsets will be available with or without a power meter and will be fitted with Princeton Peak 4550 wheels (6.77kg claimed weight for size 53) or DT Swiss ARC 1400 wheels.
The new Sram AXS models (only available with a power meter) will be available with the same selection of wheels. The Sram wheel paired with the Princeton Peak 4550 wheelset is the lightest build at a claimed 6.63kg for size 53.
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If you want your bike to still be Italian, Pinarello offers the Campagnolo Super Record Wireless option of the new Dogma F, complete with Bora WTO 45 wheels (6.88kg claimed weight for size 53).
Pinarello is launching the bike in 6 different colorways including the flagship Luxter Blue, Luxter Red Gold, Edge Christal White, Luxter Venice, Aurik Yellow and of course Black on Black.
For more details, visit the Pinarello website.