2023 PINARELLO ROAD BIKE RANGE: SPECS, DETAILS AND REVIEWS
Pinarello Dogma F
Pinarello's flagship bike
Frame weight: 860g (unpainted rim frame - Size 53cm) and 865g (unpainted disc frame - Size 53cm)
Bike weight: Claimed 6.9kg (Campagnolo Super Record EPS build with DT Swiss ARC1400 50mm DB - Size 53cm)
Frame and fork material:
Carbon Torayca T1100 1K Dream Carbon with Nanoalloy Technology
Bottom bracket: 70mm Italian thread
Brakes: Rim or Disc
Sizes: 43-62cm
PINARELLO DOGMA F REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- All-round performance – maximum speed in any situation
- Balanced handling – direct and precise
- Good vibration damping for a high-end race bike
- Weight
- Very stiff – especially the bottom bracket
- Aero qualities
- Superb road feel
- Balanced
- Stunning aesthetics
- Size/fit range
- Available in rim brake
Cons
- Price
- Torx bolt sizes on the cockpit which requires an extra tool to carry if you need any roadside adjustments
Pinarello Dogma F12
Pinarello's multiple grand tour winning bike
Frame weight: 820g (unpainted rim frame - Size 53cm) and 840g (unpainted disc frame - Size 53cm) + 460g (approx with uncut fork)
Bike weight: 7.83kg (Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Disc build - Size 57.5cm)
Frame and fork material:
Carbon Torayca T1100 1K Dream Carbon with Nanoalloy Technology
Bottom bracket: 70mm Italian thread
Brakes: Rim or Disc
Sizes: 42-62cm
PINARELLO DOGMA F12 REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Lightweight
- Performance – among the best and fastest bikes around with uncompromising speed in any situation
- Aero qualities
- Superb road feel
- superb handling – it’s especially incredible for descending
- Balanced
- Very stiff
- Comfortable
- Aesthetics
Cons
- Price
- Limited comfort – can be a bit of a harsh ride due to the high levels of stiffness
- One reviewer commented that the design/looks are divisive
Pinarello F9 and Pinarello F7
Frame weight: 950g (Size 53cm - Unpainted)
Bike weight: ~7.29kg (Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9270 Build - Size 53cm)
Frame and fork material:
TorayCa T900 UD Carbon
Bottom bracket: 70mm Italian thread
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: 43-59.5cm
The Pinarello F9 and F7 share the same frame. Only the groupset and components change.
PINARELLO F9 AND PINARELLO F7 REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Weight
- Performance comes close to the Dogma F whilst costing significantly less
- Value compared to Dogma F – buyer can save more money if they choose a lower tier groupset where shifting performance is similar but weight is only slightly more
- Subtle shape differences compared to the Dogma F
- Aero qualities
- Excellent road feel
- Very stiff
- Superb handling – described as being ‘on the right side of twitchy’
- Comfortable
- Aesthetics
- Geometry
Cons
- Price for the Dura-Ace build is quite high for a second level frameset
Pinarello Bolide F
Pinarello's TT bike
Frame weight: ~2265g (Size 55cm frameset which includes the fork and bearings, seatpost and disc brakes with hydraulic tubes), ~1100g (unpainted frame - Size 55cm)
Frame and fork material:
TorayCa CARBON M40X, Bolide TT Onda Fork with ForkFlap™
Bottom bracket: 70mm Italian thread
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: 45-55cm
Pinarello F5
Frame weight: 990g (Size 53cm)
Bike weight: 8.85kg (Shimano 105 Di2 Build - Size 56cm)
Frame and fork material:
Torayca T700 UD Carbon
Bottom bracket: 70mm Italian thread
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: 43-59.5cm
PINARELLO F5 REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Comfortable
- Smooth
- Excellent handling
- Similar in appearance and shape of the Dogma F
- Frame weight
- Value compared to Dogma F
- Stiff
- Reactive frame
- Shimano 105 Di2 is excellent
Cons
- Price compared to competing brands
- Slow rolling – which could be put down to the tyres, wheels (Fulcrum Racing 800) and tubes however more testing is needed first
Pinarello X3 and Pinarello X1
Frame weight: 1050g (Size 53cm) + 470g Fork
Bike weight: 8.97kg (Shimano 105 Di2 Build - Size 53cm)
Frame and fork material:
Torayca T600 UD Carbon
Bottom bracket: 70mm Italian thread
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: 43-60cm
The Pinarello X3 and X1 share the same frame. Only the groupset and components are different.
PINARELLO X3 AND PINARELLO X1 REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Comfortable even on rough sections of the road
- Enjoyable to ride
- Fully internal cable/hose routing looks clean
- Compliance – smooth ride
- Excellent handling
- Efficiency
- Good levels of stiffness
- Aesthetics
- Up to 32mm tyre clearance
- Shimano R7100 Di2 groupset is excellent (as is SRAM Rival eTap AXS)
Cons
- Not the best value for money – Groupset, wheels, tyres, tubes etc for the price
Discontinued Pinarello Road Bikes
