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Performance endurance bikes are certainly a focus in 2026. They are no longer the laid-back, hybrid frames with drop bars. These bikes are lighter, stiffer, and now every bit as premium as their super aero brethren but more comfortable. Now, Pinarello is taking a swing at updating its popular Dogma X series to be a perfect endurance counterpart to the Dogma F series. Meet the all-new Pinarello Dogma X. (Photo/Pinarello)The updates to the Dogma X arent a make this stiffer and this more aero kinda update, though they did a bit of that. The design team combed over the frame in the way only a picky Italian designer could. Looking at the lines, the silhouette, and the very essence of the bike. A bike that will amplify every emotion, as Pinarello says.(Photo/Pinarello)In this update, the Pinarello design team looked at the Dogma X and questioned:Who is it for, and what are the rider demands? Almost every bike could be more comfortable, but will it perform up to the expectations of its audience? The new Dogma X leans further into the performance world while keeping a firm footing in comfort. Blending a design that will be more comfortable (and fit better), allowing the riders pure performance to come out.But enough waxing poetically about the ethos and spirit of the Dogma X; lets get down to the tech. (Photo/Pinarello)Pinarello Dogma X Whats New?The quick pitch is that the new Pinarello Dogma X keeps the same core as the previous model but turns up the performance and race ride feel. Its the same idea as the Canyon CFR Endurace, and other performance endurance bikes weve seen this year. Why are we seeing this push towards performance endurance? I see it as a bike option that is slightly adjacent to the World Tour option. To ride a Dogma F, you need to be fairly up to date on your mobility, and pretty limber to get in a very aerodynamic position. Something that World Tour and aspiring professionals work on diligently. The rest of us might need more spacers, a slightly taller head tube, and a shorter reach. But these riders want the stiffness and pure Italian race ride that comes with a Pinarello. Thats the Dogma X ride (but more on that in our upcoming review).Ilaria Chiodi, Pinarello Road Product Manager, laid out the updates for the new Dogma X (Photo/Pinarello)A New Identity The new Dogma X builds on the first-generation platform, but turns up the stiffness, compliance, and elegance. Gone is the classic X from the seatstay; the updated Dogma X is all about progression and saving weight wherever possible. (Photo/Pinarello)These new features come via a revised carbon layup, updated X-Stays, cleaner front-end integration, more aero shaping, and tire clearance up to 35mm.For me, 35mm clearance is the sweet spot, and where modern endurance riding is headed, especially when the bike still looks more like a Grand Tour weapon.(Photo/Pinarello)Dogma Worthy Carbon LayupAt the heart of the new Dogma X is Toray M40X carbon fiber. Pinarello says this new layup was tested on its X-Light models and pro team bikes, then carried into the latest Dogma F development.Its light enough to craft a bike for the Tour de France, but can take the beating of a modern everyday rider. (Photo/Pinarello)The Toray M40X has a higher tensile modulus than T700, T900, and T1100G carbon, with the listed chart (above). Its a nice upgrade to the chassis overall, but its very hard to discern the details unless youre highly attuned to the bikes ride.(Photo/Jordan Villella)X-Stays Are Here To StayThe biggest visual carryover from the original Dogma X is still the X-Stays, but Pinarello has changed the layout for version 2.0. The seatstays still use the brands double-arm, four-point top-stay design; however, the lower attachment point and refined geometry are intended to better disperse road vibration through those four connection points.(Photo/Jordan Villella)Pinarello also says the lower linkage helps reduce rebound, which should make the rear of the bike feel calmer over rougher roads. Its not suspension, and it is not trying to be. It is controlled compliance through carbon shape, stay layout, and tire volume. Visually, the presentation is seamless, and with the updated paint schemes, the new X stays look elegant. Not like something thats a gimmick and thrown on at the last moment. (Photo/Pinarello)Stiffer/Taller Front EndThe front end gets a proper update too. The new Dogma X uses an elliptical-shaped steerer tube with integrated front cable routing. Pinarello says the shape reduces overall width while increasing head tube depth, improving aero efficiency and torsional stiffness.(Photo/Jordan Villella)The intended result is sharper handling, better stability, and more confidence on descents. That is the sort of thing you can usually feel right away on a fast endurance bike (and we did). A comfortable rear end is great, but if the front end wanders when you are descending on tired arms, the whole thing falls apart.(Photo/Jordan Villella)Aero Down TubeThe downtube also gets the aero treatment. It is now narrower and tapered, which Pinarello says improves aerodynamic performance and increases lateral stiffness. (Photo/Jordan Villella)That should give the bike a little more snap under load while trimming drag on faster roads. Again, this is where the Dogma X separates itself from a generic endurance bike. Pinarello is not just adding stack height and calling it a day. The bike is still chasing speed.(Photo/Pinarello)More About Tire ClearanceAs we mentioned above, tire clearance jumps to 35mm, which is one of the more useful updates on the new bike. That gives riders room for modern tubeless road tires, wider endurance tires, or fast slicks for rough pavement without pushing the Dogma X into gravel-bike territory. This opens the Dogma X up enough to ride gravel, chip-and-seal, and all the wandering roads your heart desires. (Photo/Jordan Villella)Why not larger? Well they have another bike for that. But as for performance endurance, 35mm (with the proper 5mm around for debris) is pretty solid imo.(Photo/Jordan Villella)Other Notable SpecsThe frame details are very Dogma. You get Pinarello eTiCR internal cable routing, an Italian bottom bracket (Pinarello is committed here), the MOST Talon Ultra Fast bar (more on that later), and a dedicated seatpost (18mm setback) with a 3D-printed titanium top seat clamp and bolts.Titanium hardware and a fairly easy-to-adjust seatpost clamp make for quick adjustment. Just dont forget your 10mm wrench. (Photo/Jordan Villella)The dropouts and fork area get cleaned up as well. Pinarello says the front end is closed off to improve aerodynamic efficiency, and the new dual-mount system adds compatibility with SRAM UDH.Talk Geometery To MeThe geometry remains performance-endurance, with the new Dogma X arriving in a staggering 11 sizes, from 430 through 620. Across the range, chainstay length is 422mm, fork rake is 47mm, and fork height is 375mm. This will give the bike a consistent feel across the range, rather than a designed around this size kinda feel.(Photo/Pinarello)Overall, the geometry is practical. On paper, the Dogma X looks like a bike that you dont need to practice your mobility daily to ride. The grading of sizes has a natural growth, but the frame still has that Pinarello look, very elegant, without choosing performance over style.(Photo/Pinarello)MOST Ultra Fast BarsPinarello also gives the Dogma X the MOST Talon Ultra Fast integrated cockpit. This is the same bar youll see on the top-end road-specd Dogma. The MOST Talon Ultra Fast is lighter and more aerodynamic than the last version. My favortie bit is the twisted lever position, its a nice feature to help riders find a narrower, more aero hand position while keeping the lever position under control.All versions use an 80mm reach, 125mm drop, 38mm stack, 7-degree flare, and a -8-degree stem angle. Stem lengths range from 80mm through 140mm, with claimed outside-to-outside bar widths from 400 to 460mm and lever widths from 340 to 400mm depending on size.Fausto let us know how much he loved the Dogma X ride, telling us of his times at Strada Bianchi. (Photo/Pinarello)What Does Fausto Pinarello Think?The new DOGMA X is the ultimate all-rounder. Like the DOGMA F, it delivers exceptional reactivity, stiffness, and acceleration, but with a carbon layup and design optimized for everyday road surfaces. Its a bike built for riders who understand that true performance is measured by the ability to sustain their position and power across a range of distances and terrain.Will we see riders on the Dogma X in the classics? Fausto thinks so, and feels that the new platform has a lot to offer the World Tour teams. After riding it, we can see why. Pinarello Dogma X BuildsIts choose-your-own-adventure with the Dogma X; Shimano, SRAM, or Campy. Each is packed with a top-of-the-line kit and all the bits you usually buy aftermarket.Shimano BuildGroupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 212Power Meter: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 PMWheels: Princeton Grit 4540 EvolutionBrake Rotors: 160mm front, 140mm rearChainrings: 50/34, Cassette: 11-30SRAM BuildGroupset: SRAM Red AXS 212Power Meter: SRAM Red eTap AXS PMWheels: Princeton Grit 4540 EvolutionBrake Rotors: 160mm front, 140mm rearChainrings: 48/35, Cassette: 10-33Campagnolo BuildGroupset: Campagnolo Super Record 13Wheels: Campagnolo Bora Ultra WTO 45Brake Rotors: 160mm front, 140mm rearChainrings: 48/32, Cassette: 11-32A sneak peek in the Terviso Pinarello factory, where they were getting the Dogma X ready to ship out to dealers around the world. (Photo/Jordan Villella)The Pinarello Paint JobColors are properly Pinarello; each one has a draw and personality, but my personal favorite is the Jade Eclipse. The Dogma X is available in: Moonlight Frost, Jade Eclipse, Etna Lucente, Aqua Veil. Some versions are available only as complete bikes, and the Aqua Veil build will use Princeton Grit 4540 Evolution wheels.Pinarello Dogma X PricingFrame only RRP 6,700 |$7,250| 5,500 | ZAR 134.000 | 6.550 CHFFull build options from RRP 14,900 |$15,750|12,500|ZAR 298.000| 14.600 CHFPinarello.com

The original Pinarello Dogma X was introduced in 2023, offering amateur riders an alternative to the WorldTour-focussed Dogma F, with improved comfort and a geometry that blurred the lines between race and endurance bikes. Cycling Weekly tech contributor Tim Russon and I spent several months on the original Dogma X and shared the same views on the riding position, the stability afforded by the relaxed frame angles, and the relative comfort provided by the 32mm tyres.In many ways, it didn't feel like a traditional endurance bike; instead, it paired race-bike-like speed and handling with comfort and compliance attributes that don't usually go hand in hand but seemed to work in this format.So how do you improve such an already impressive bike without ruining the recipe? For Pinarello, the objectives were clear: refine the layup, reshape the tube profiles, and improve rear-end compliance. The designers elected to retain the 35mm tyre clearance rather than increase it, which I feel preserves its road-bike intentions and avoids it straying into all-road/gravel territory.Pinarello has updated X-Stay configuration with a lower, double-arm four-point attachment interface (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)X marks the spotThe original X-Stay design was conceptualised by Pinarello's design team in 2022 and was always reserved for implementation on the Dogma X. Not only was it claimed to improve compliance by absorbing vibrations at two contact points, but the X-shaped inserts within the X-Stay configuration also served as a nod to the bikes name. Dubbed X-Stay 2.0, its still the central feature of the bike and adds to its pageantry and position as a unique model within the Dogma range. Like before, it adds a third triangle to the frame, but it's been updated with a lower, double-arm four-point attachment interface. It looks simpler and less complicated than before, with the inserts removed, but functionally, the thin seat stays and rear end are said to provide some flex and vibration damping.The new bike borrows the Dogma F's narrower, more tapered downtube and deeper headtube (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Pinarello says, The new configuration disperses road vibrations more efficiently through the four connection points, while the lower linkage minimises rebound, delivering a smoother, more controlled ride."While it looks similar to the model it replaces, the new bike borrows the Dogma F's narrower, more tapered downtube and deeper headtube, as well as the same Torayca M40X carbon-fibre layup to improve stiffness and durability, and reduce weight.The new model also benefits from the same elliptical steerer tube technology as the Dogma F. While nothing new and something we've seen used by Cannondale (Delta steerer) and Specialized (offset steerer), it not only bolsters front-end stiffness but also allows easier plumbing of the brake hoses through the headset bearings and front end. It also prevents nasty cable rub and damage to the steerer tube over time.Like before, the Dogma X's tyre clerance is rated at a maximum 35mm (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Keeping with the outgoing model's sizing philosophy, the Dogma X comes in 11 frame sizes from 43 to 62cm which accommodates the riding demographic Pinarello has targeted: the competitive amateur. To ensure the best possible fit, there are 16 handlebar combinations as well as the choice of two seatposts, inline or offset.At 7.06kg in Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 trim (size 53cm), the Dogma X is the lightest endurance bike on the market, pipping the Specialized S-Works Roubaix (7.25kg), Canyon Endurace CFR (7.58kg) and Colnago C68 (7.3kg) in similar build configurations. While Pinarello didn't share any weights of the SRAM Red AXS model I tested, we expect this particular model will dip under the 7kg mark.The X-Stays look simpler and less complicated than before, as the X-shaped inserts have been removed (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Like its predecessor, the new Dogma X is compatible with electronic groupsets (no provision for mechanical), UDH dropouts, and new groupsets, which helps future-proof the platform. The frame has clearance for a maximum chainring size of 54T and can also accommodate one-by groupsets. Pinarello Chairman Fausto Pinarello rode a one-by-specific Pinarello Dogma X outfitted with SRAM Red XPLR AXS at GF Strade Bianche and praised it for its simplicity and ease of use. He also used 35mm tyres to maximise its utility and test the frame clearance.There are four new colors exclusive to the new model: Moonlight Frost (white), Etna Lucente (black and gold), Aqua Veil (blue and black), and Jade Eclipse (green). If these hues don't tickle your fancy, the Dogma X can be customised in myriad colour options (up to 1.4 million combinations) using the company's MyWay platform. This process can take between 2 and 4 months to be implemented.The Dogma X comes in Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, SRAM Red AXS and Campagnolo Super Record builds only (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Pinarello Dogma X - first ride impressionsThe global press launch took place in Treviso, Italy, 30km north of Venice the home of Pinarello. The surrounding environment is peppered with winding tarmac, gravel roads, and punchy climbs, which proved to be the ideal test bed for sampling the new Dogma X.The first thing I noticed on the new Dogma X was the riding position, which feels unchanged over the previous model while its more upright than your typical race bike, it's not as relaxed as traditional endurance machines such as the Cannondale Synapse. Like the outgoing model, this means less pressure on your wrists and stress on your lower back, allowing you to concentrate on pedaling and keeping things swift. That said, the position doesnt feel noticeably upright; if anything, the longer-than-typical reach strikes a balance between traditional endurance and race bike.My test bike was a size 54.5cm and is basically identical to the Dogma X I tested two years ago in terms of size and frame angles. The seat and head angles are fairly relaxed at 73.7 and 71.5 degrees, respectively, which is noticeable in the handling the front end feels more stable during high-speed descending, something that was even more pronounced on some of the gravel sections we traversed on the test ride. I think one of the reasons for the improved front-end connection is the Most Talon Ultra Fast integrated handlebar configuration, which it borrows from the racier Dogma F. The stiffer and lighter bar has improved communication with the road surface and significantly bolstered the manoeuvrability of the bike.The new model is around 180g lighter than the outgoing Dogma X model, making it significantly lighter and easier to pedal uphill (Image credit: Pinarello)The 422mm chainstays and near-one-metre-long wheelbase (997mm) reaffirm the endurance theme and help add stability to the platform, but the 379.4mm and 559mm reach and stack numbers are on the racier end of the endurance spectrum. Its a beautifully balanced bike, surefooted on negative gradients but no slouch on the climbs either. Its more responsive than its rivals in hilly terrain a trait also attributed to the lighter system weight of 7kg. It's around 180g lighter than the outgoing Dogma X model, making it significantly lighter and easier to pedal uphill.While descending is a confidence-inspiring exercise, its in the handling stakes that the new Dogma X sets itself apart from its contemporaries. Of course, the extra grip afforded by 32mm tyres, helps in the corners, but the wheelbase and chainstays have made for a confident and stable descender even on loose, gravel surfaces.The outgoing Dogma X was sublime on the UK's rough roads, but this was difficult to assess on the billiard-smooth roads in Treviso. It was only once we hit some gravel roads that I was able to sample the frame's ride quality. The bike felt controlled and absorbed the washboard surfaces without fuss. Whether this was indeed from the new X-Stay design or 32mm tyres set up at 48/55psi front/rear, I can't comment just yet I'll need a little more time on the bike.Overall, the Dogma X proved a competent endurance bike on a mix of road surfaces, but UK testing awaits.The frame uses a Torayca M40X carbon-fibre layup to improve stiffness and durability, and reduce weight (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Build and pricingThe Pinarello Dogma X is available in five premium builds and a frameset. There are two Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 options, one with a power meter and one without. Both models come equipped with DT Swiss ERC 1100 45 Dicut wheels wrapped in 32mm Continental GP5000 ST R tyres, with a finishing kit compliments of Most.Like the Shimano-equipped models, the two SRAM Red AXS builds are also available with or without a power meter. Rolling stock is handled by Princeton Grit 4540 Evolution wheels shod with 32mm Continental GP5000 ST R tyres. Again, the handlebar, seatpost, and finishing kit are all taken care of by Most.Of course, there's a Campagnolo build, too. This model comes outfitted in Campagnolo Super Record, complete with Bora WTO 45 wheels and 32mm Continental GP5000 ST R tyres, and receives the same ancillary items as the Shimano and SRAM versions.Pricing is on the upper end of the spectrum and in line with the current Dogma F range. The Dogma X frameset will set you back 5,500 / $6,950 / 6,700, while full builds are 12,600 / $15,500 / 14,900.`While there's no news on an updated Pinarello X Series platform, based on the rollout plan for the previous lineup, we expect it to launch in the coming months.

Pinarello has revamped its all-road performance bike with more comfort, Dogma F-derived carbon construction and revised aerodynamics