Curiouser and curiouser, as Alice might have said were she inclined to comment on the latest Pinarello road bike. I started thinking I knew what to expect, but the Dogma X wrongfooted.
Pinarello’s Dogma is a very familiar sight to anyone who watches pro bike racing, as it has achieved phenomenal success over its various iterations as Team Sky and Ineos Grenadiers’ weapon of choice. The Dogma X shares many technology and design cues with the newest Dogma F but promises greater comfort and rideability for those more familiar with their chiropractor than their soigneur. Furthermore, Pinarello says that this has been achieved with very little compromise in terms of performance, meaning that, on paper at least, this is probably the Dogma that most of us should be riding if we are honest with ourselves about our abilities and aspirations. A more accessible Dogma it isn’t though, at least not in financial terms, as the range currently consists of just 3 models; Shimano Dura-Ace, SRAM Red and Campagnolo Super Record WRL. Prices start at £13,300. Gulp.
