The new Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail is now on sale: hardtails continue to win World Championships

Pinarello has just officially presented its two mountain bike models, and the Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail arrives as the most reactive and lightweight version in its catalog. A bike that encapsulates all the essence of this sport and that already knows what it is to win a World Championship. It is available in two models starting from €7,000.

Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail: the essence of mountain biking

With the signing of Pauline Ferrand Prevot for the Ineos team, the need for a rigid bike was born, which is the preference of the French rider on many circuits. During the presentation, we also had the opportunity to speak with her via telematics and she explained that for a lightweight rider like her, saving around a kilo in the overall weight is very relevant and therefore she feels she can be faster with the rigid bike on many circuits.

Well, the Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail is already a world champion and, since it was first seen, it created a great expectation due to its striking design.

The goals sought in the design of the Dogma XC Hardtail have been, as always, maximum lightness, but putting the same emphasis on stiffness to achieve maximum reactivity on the fastest circuits.

For this, they have adopted the same lower triangle design as in the double, trying to achieve the stiffest frame on the market in this bottom bracket area and thus optimize energy transmission in pedaling.

But the most striking detail in the Dogma XC Hardtail is the marked asymmetry of its rear triangle. According to Pinarello, they also seek to reinforce the left side and thus balance the forces in the rear. The result sought is a balanced energy transfer to achieve maximum speed and traction.

The cabling, like in the full suspension version, is completely internal through the steering.

The announced weight of the frame alone is 960 grams in size S.

Regarding the geometry of the rigid Dogma, we find it quite current, with the particularity that both the chainstays and the angles vary slightly depending on each size.

Focusing on size M, we find a head angle of 67.75° and a seat tube angle of 75°. The reach of 450mm is in line with the current trend. The chainstays are quite short at 425mm.

Pinarello XC Hardtail: models and prices

The hardtail Pinarello is also available in two setups versions.

Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail

The most exclusive version is the Dogma XC Hardtail, with the same setup as the Dogma XC except for the use of a traditional seatpost. Thus, with a construction in Toray M40 J carbon, we find an assembly with a Fox 32 StepCast Factory Kashima fork with 100mm of travel, a complete Sram XX SL transmission, combined with Shimano XTR brakes, the same DT Swiss XRC1200 Spline wheels and Maxxis Rekon Race tires in 2.35" and 2.25". It also mounts the spectacular integrated Talon Ultra XC cockpit and, in this case, a carbon seatpost. The announced weight of this bike is 9.20kg

The Dogma XC Hardtail also comes in two color schemes. On one hand, the version seen in races, white, but with that combination of world champion colors in the bottom bracket area, in reference to the world title achieved by Pauline with this bike. In this case, we do not find the gold of the Olympic gold on the frame, at least for now. The other color option is in matte carbon combined with glossy red. The Dogma XC Hardtail is priced at €11,000. The frame alone can be purchased for €5,000

• Frame: Toray M40 J
• Fork: Fox 32 SC Factory Kashima 100mm
• Groupset: Sram XX SL Eagle AXS
• Brakes: Shimano XTR
• Wheels: DT Swiss XRC1200 Spline
• Tires: Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 2.25" / 2.35"
• Seatpost: Carbon 30.9mm
• Handlebar: MOst Talon Ultra XC
• Weight: 9.20kg
• Frame weight: 960g
• Price: €11,000
• Frame price: €5,000

Pinarello XC Hardtail

The slightly more affordable version of this bike is the Pinarello XC Hardtail, which also shares almost all the assembly with its double sister. Built in Toray T900 UD carbon, it features a Fox 32 StepCast Performance Elite fork with 100mm of travel, Sram GX AXS Eagle Transmission, combined with Shimano XT brakes, DT Swiss XR1700 Spline wheels, and the same Maxxis Rekon Race tires in 2.35" and 2.25". It also mounts the integrated Talon Ultra XC cockpit and carbon seatpost. The announced weight is 10.20kg.

The decoration is completely black and is priced at €7,000

• Frame: Toray T900 UD
• Fork: Fox 32 SC Performance Elite 100mm
• Groupset: Sram GX Eagle AXS
• Brakes: Shimano XT
• Wheels: DT Swiss XR1700 Spline
• Tires: Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 2.25" / 2.35"
• Seatpost: Carbon 30.9mm
• Handlebar: MOst Talon Ultra XC
• Weight: 10.20kg
• Price: €7,000