Pinarello Dogma F8 Di2 Road Bike

Pinarello Dogma F8 Di2 Road Bike

The ultimate high performance road bike has just rolled off the production line in Italy- the Pinarello Dogma F8 Di2 Road Bike.

Following on from the success of the Dogma 65.1 and its back-to-back Tour De France victories, World Championships and over 100 Pro Tour race wins. Pinarello has worked closely with Jaguar to enhance aerodynamics and collaborated with Team Sky Professional Cycling team in PinarelloLAB wind tunnel testing to create the Dogma F8. Fully equipped with the top of the range Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, MOST finishing kit and Fulcrum Racing Zero Dark Label wheels.

Pinarello started from scratch when designing the F8. Working closely with the supercar engineering team at Jaguar who teamed up with the PinarelloLAB to develop the new Dogma F8. Keeping the existing performance geometry, the test results of the F8 show some vast improvements, all of which shows how valuable an asset a supercar manufacturer can be:

Compared to its predecessor

• 12% more rigid
• 16% more balanced
• 120g lighter
• 47% improved aerodynamics

Pinarello have gone with an all new exclusive material for the Dogma F8, Torayca T1100 1k Dream Carbon with Nano-Alloy technology. With an outstanding stiffness to weight ratio and its use as the outer skin of many modern aircraft, it is sensational. With the frame weighing in at 120g less than its 65.1 predecessor, but still retaining the same structural attributes.

Pinarello capitalised on Jaguar's engineering expertise by using their CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) technology as well as the existing 65.1 Dogma as a guideline. Through this process with over 70 configurations of the frame and 300 CFD analysis cycles the most aerodynamically efficient frame was generated. Flatback is the name given to the new tube shaping which was used to eliminate the turbulence created. Sticking to the UCI limit of a 3:1 tube profile the overall aerodynamic efficiency was increased, while still being as stiff and of the great ride quality as the 65.1.

The fork is integrated into the tapered 1 1/8 to 1 1/2in head tube and the Flatback downtube. Pinarello have chosen to stand by the threaded Italian bottom bracket it has used previously, due to their belief in it's stiffness and reliability. The F8's asymmetric chainstays are combined with the new Onda RS F8 seatstays. Positioned to meet the seat tube lower down than on the 65.1, this hides the rear brake and the Twinforce integrated seat clamp. This increases the airflow past this section of the bike. The extensive CFD testing revealed that it was more aerodynamic to mount the seat tube bottle cage lower to reduce drag.

Based on this Pinarello have chosen to include three bolting holes on the seat tube to satisfy the needs of every rider.

Attentively engineered internal cable routing allows the choice of mechanical or electronic gearing systems, without impacting on the bike's aerodynamics. Included are interchangeable frame stops at the entry and exit points on the frame that can be swapped throughout the frames lifetime should the rider choose to change between electronic and mechanical set-ups. The Carbon Air8 seat post also houses the battery for the Shimano Di2 groupset.

A fantastic, state of the art frameset needs to be treated to the top of the range components and finishing kit.

That is exactly what Pinarello have done, with a smooth, effortless, electronic Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9070 groupset.

This has been mounted on Pinarello's in house MOST integrated carbon fibre Talon handlebar and stem setup. The Italian theme continues with the inclusion of Fulcrum Racing Zero Dark Label clincher wheels, both light and responsive.

Available in a dynamic naked carbon and red colour scheme, adorned with Pinarello graphics, the Pinarello Dogma F8 Di2 Road Bike is the ideal speed machine. Offering immense levels of comfort, so whether you are sprinting round your local road race, hurtling down a mountain in the Italian Alpes in a Granfondo or out for a long training ride in the sun, the Dogma F8 will provide both an engaging and exciting ride.

Features

• New design and the most aerodynamic Pinarello road bike yet
• Developed in conjunction with Jaguar and Sky Professional Cycling Team
• Top of the range Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9070 electronic groupset
• MOST Talon integrated handlebar and stem, lightweight, stylish and very stiff
• Pinarello Carbon Air8 seat post
• Fulcrum Racing Zero Dark Label clincher wheelset
• Naked carbon and red colour scheme
• Available in a wide range of sizes

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