New Pinarello Dogma XC: prices, new features, models and weights

Very few bikes have landed in the market with a track record like the Pinarello Dogma XC. For months, we have seen it winning in competitions in the hands of Tom Pidcock and Pauline Ferrand Prevot, and now, finally, it is hitting the market. We are facing a unique full-suspension mountain bike, with the unmistakable Pinarello signature, available in two models and starting at €7,900.

Pinarello Dogma XC a bike created to win

This new Pinarello MTB project comes directly from the highest competition. Since Pidcock, in the Ineos team, participated in some of the MTB World Cup races with a bike without any logo, as Pinarello, being a sponsor of the team, did not have a bike to provide him.

So they got to work to design a bike tailored to one of the best riders in the world. Tom has been involved in this process and has set certain guidelines. The priority was to achieve a bike with a high degree of stiffness, lightness, and aggressiveness. But at the same time, a bike was needed that did not require much adaptation time, as Tom does not train many days in MTB, usually getting on the bike just a few days before some of the important events of the year.

During this process, Pauline joined the team, and the need for a stiff bike, which is the main preference of the French rider, comes into play.

Well, last season both bikes debuted, the Dogma XC and the Dogma XC Hardtail, with spectacular results. Both bikes are world champions, among other achievements, and have created unprecedented excitement.

Now they hit the market, with two assembly options for each of them, in addition to the option of a frame only.

The Dogma XC follows its own path

It is not surprising in a brand like Pinarello that they have not been influenced by market trends and have designed a different bike. The Dogma XC has not been designed with the market in mind but to be the most effective weapon to help its riders win.

A good example of this is the adjustable travel concept. The Dogma XC frame can be adapted for two travel options according to the circuit, but to do this, the shock and fork must be changed, which will not be a viable option for the user if they do not have a second fork and shock.

The two possible configurations are 90mm of travel in the frame and 100mm in the fork or 100mm in the rear and 120mm in the front. The short travel version will be released to the market.

As we can see, no more travel is considered in the rear. Nothing like 120mm as is becoming common in new releases.

According to the words of Pidcock himself, with whom we were able to speak via video conference during the presentation, he does not like bikes with more travel, and he thinks that the circuits are not so technical as to require it. In his opinion, these bikes are not as fast on climbs, and with a lighter, stiffer, and more responsive bike, he can go faster.

One of the main objectives in the design of the Pinarello Dogma XC has been stiffness at the bottom bracket and rear triangle, to achieve the maximum reactivity possible.

With this goal in mind, they have reached the design of that small triangle in the lower central area that, in addition to optimizing stiffness, provides enough space to accommodate an oversized main axle and bearings.

The rear triangle is divided into two parts that join at the main axle through two generously sized splined semi-axles.

With this design, they have managed to eliminate the typical bridges between seat stays or chainstays, which helps reduce the length of the chainstays while retaining the ability to mount high-volume tires, up to 2.4", without mud accumulation problems.

Where they do seem to follow the trend is in the adoption of the Flex Stays concept, eliminating the pivot point in the rear and relying on the flex of the carbon for the suspension to function.

It is worth noting that Pinarello has relied on the use of friction bushings at the pivot points where high-impact and low-rotation forces are received, due to their durability.

Regarding the adjustable travel mentioned earlier, the option is to move the shock mount under the top tube. This mount is made of aluminum and is screwed to the frame, so a shock with a length of 190mm and a stroke of 45mm can be mounted to obtain 90mm of rear travel, and by moving the mount, a shock of 210mm with 50mm of stroke can be mounted to achieve 100mm of travel.

These options must be combined with forks of 100mm and 120mm respectively, to maintain the geometry and balance of operation. As mentioned earlier, the bike will be sold with the configuration of 100mm in the fork and 90mm of rear travel. The suspensions have three positions controlled by a remote control.

A characteristic of the Dogma XC frame design is its asymmetric rear end. Reinforcing the entire left side, aiming for a better weight balance.

In the rear kinematics, the focus has been on optimizing the power transmission of pedaling above all, while maintaining optimal absorption capacity in technical descents.

As for the cabling of the Dogma XC, it is completely internal through the head tube and even guided inside the cockpit, which we will discuss next.

The frame has different bottle cage mounts to choose from according to preferences, and there is even the possibility of mounting two bottle cages in line on the down tube.

The weight of the frame alone in size S is 1749 grams without shock.

In the geometry, we see that, without going to extremes, they have adopted current measurements that will give the Dogma XC great capabilities at high speeds while maintaining responsiveness.

The head angle is 67.5°, the seat angle is 75.45° in size M (varies slightly in each size). A reach of 455mm puts us in an attacking position, and short chainstays of 427.5mm ensure agility for the Dogma XC. The total length in size M of 1152.7mm is generous, which will provide the necessary stability for the Dogma but not to an extreme extent.

New Integrated Cockpit

The new Pinarello MTBs debut the new integrated cockpit MOst Talon Ultra XC, aiming to reduce weight and optimize handling and driving precision. They also contribute to the aesthetics by offering internal cable and hose routing. Their specific headset bearings have a lock at 60° of rotation.

True to its pure competition goal, the cockpit has a stem angle of -18° to offer a very aggressive position. It is available in two lengths, 60mm for sizes S and M, and 80mm for sizes L and XL. The handlebar length is 760mm.

Pinarello Dogma XC Full Suspension: Models and Prices

The new Pinarello full-suspension MTB will be offered in two assembly options. The most exclusive will be the Dogma XC, while the more affordable version loses the Dogma name to be called Pinarello XC.

Pinarello Dogma XC

Starting with the top of the line, the Dogma XC, we have a frame made of Toray M40 J carbon, which, according to Pinarello, offers the best balance for MTB in terms of lightness, strength, and stiffness. The suspensions are Fox, introducing a new version of the Fox 32 StepCast fork, with the novelty of its rear bridge, in its Factory Kashima version, with 100mm of travel. The shock is a Float SL in the Factory Kashima version. Both suspensions offer three compression positions controlled by a Fox remote on the handlebar. The Dogma XC comes with a Fox Transfer SL Kashima dropper post with 100mm of travel. The complete Sram XX SL group is mounted, combined with Shimano XTR brakes. The wheels are the exclusive DT Swiss XRC1200 Spline with Maxxis Rekon Race tires, with the particularity of mounting a 2.25" rear tire and a 2.35" front tire. And in the cockpit, we find the new integrated MOst Talon Ultra XC handlebar.

The announced weight of the bike is 10.45kg. The frame weighs 1749 grams without the shock. The exclusive Pinarello Dogma XC comes in two decoration options. On one hand, the replica of the bike used by Tom Pidcock. White, but with the presence of the rainbow jersey colors in the bottom bracket area, referring to the title won, and gold on the top tube and chainstays in honor of his rider's Olympic title. The other decoration version is in matte carbon combined with red. The Pinarello Dogma XC is priced at €13,500. The frame with shock will also be sold at a price of €6,000.

• Frame: Toray M40 J
• Fork: Fox 32 SC Factory Kashima 100mm
• Shock: Fox Float SL Factory Kashima 190x45
• 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: Fox Transfer SL Kashima, 30.9, 100mm
• Handlebar: MOst Talon Ultra XC
• Weight: 10.45kg
• Frame Weight: 1.75kg + 252g (rear shock)
• Price: €13,500
• Frame Price: €6,000 (with shock)

Pinarello XC

The more affordable version is the Pinarello XC. The carbon used in this frame is Toray T900 UD. The suspensions are also Fox, but in the Performance Elite version. It also mounts a Fox Transfer SL dropper post in the Performance Elite version with 100mm. The drivetrain is still handled by Sram with the GX AXS Eagle Transmission, combined with Shimano XT brakes. The wheels are DT Swiss XR1700 Spline and the tires are also Maxxis Rekon Race 2.35" front and 2.25" rear. Also mounted on this version is the MOst Talon Ultra XC integrated cockpit.

The announced weight of this model is 11.30kg. The finish is completely black and comes to market at a price of 7.900€.

• Frame: Toray T900 UD
• Fork: Fox 32 SC Performance Elite 100mm
• Shock: Fox Float SL Performance Elite 190x45
• Groupset: Sram GX Eagle AXS
• Brakes: Shimano XT
• Wheels: DT Swiss XR1700 Spline
• Tires: Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 2,25” / 2,35”
• Seatpost: Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 30,9, 100mm
• Handlebar: MOst Talon Ultra XC
• Weight: 11.30kg
• Price: 7,900€