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Originally launched in 2023 as a more relaxed answer to the racy Dogma X, the new Pinarello X Series continues its role as a pure endurance model, focusing on comfort and control and providing riders with a "bike designed for long hours in the saddle". The new model follows hot on the heels of the new Dogma X and, according to Pinarello, is a way to bring new customers to the brand. With that kind of statement, pricing will always be key, and the Italian company has a broad range spanning myriad specifications, carbon grades and price points.As expected, the geometry numbers are more relaxed than those of the Dogma X, but not at the expense of handling or rider-bike connection. In fact, the frame angles remain untouched over the outgoing model, blending compliance with traditional endurance numbers, and the result is a very impressive ride. To further bolster its appeal among riders who enjoy mixing up road surfaces, maximum tyre clearance has been increased from 35 to 40mm, allowing a broad mix of rubber options and even the possibility to run narrow gravel tyres should you wish to explore further afield.Its a good-looking bike, quintessentially Pinarello, and while it cuts a similar figure to the Dogma X, the two bikes couldn't be any different in terms of application. Both are aimed at opposite ends of the endurance category, with the X Series catering more to the everyday rider than competitive racer.We spent some time in Italys Treviso region sampling it on a variety of road surfaces to get a feel for how it performs in the real world.The new model incorporates Pinarellos updated X-Stay arrangement that uses a double-arm, four-point configuration (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Creature comforts and X-Stay 2.0Like the Dogma X, the new X Series incorporates Pinarellos updated X-Stay arrangement that uses a double-arm, four-point configuration that attaches further down on the seat tube/seat stay junction than before, claimed to reduce road chatter and vibrations. It also carries over the same elliptical steerer tube design used on the Dogma X and F, which reroutes the brake hoses down the front of the headtube rather than along the side. It also helps protect the carbon steerer from damage caused by hose rub and is also said to improve front-end stiffness and connection.Pinarello has also taken the decision to incorporate in-frame storage into the X Series, again, a move that helps distinguish the X Series inentions from the Dogma X. The integrated access port in the downtube just under the bottle cage, houses a bespoke, elongated tool bag which can be used to store tools and a spare tube binning the need to use a saddle bag or other on-bike storage solutions.Tyre clearance is up from 35 to 40mm (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Theres also a new D-shaped adaptive seatpost, included to work together with the X-Stays to help smooth out road imperfections and vibrations coming through the frame. It uses the same design as the seatpost used on the Grevil F, while also reducing weight and delivering 10mm of longitudinal flex.In a move to help the X Series appeal to more riders, Pinarello has increased maximum tyre clearance from 35 to 40mm. Not only does this help future-proof the platform, but it also adds a sense of utility that is lacking in some of its rivals, many of which top out at 38mm. The provision for tyres as wide as 40mm, also opens up the possibility of fitting gravel tyres - albeit skinnier options - and allowing riders to traverse terrain previously reserved for dedicated gravel bikes. The ability to shoehorn a knobbed gravel tyre into both ends really proves the versatility of the bike and illustrates Pinarellos modus operandi here.The range-topping X9 and X7 models comprise Pinarellos premium TorayCa T900 layup (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Different layups, different weightsThe X Series uses totally different tooling and frame moulds to the Dogma X no rehashed cost-saving measures here. Pinarello was adamant about not watering down the brand cachet, but rather ensuring riders experience the same level of exclusivity as any other model in the range. That said, to ensure a mechanical option in the range, the entry-level X1 still utilises the same frame architecture as the outgoing model. The X Series is available in three specific carbon fibre grades, providing a spread of tuned layups to suit a wide demographic of rider types all frames (bar the X1) are UDH compatible. As expected, the range-topping X9 and X7 models comprise Pinarellos premium TorayCa T900 layup, while the X5 and X3 are constructed using T700 carbon fibre, employed for its vibration-damping properties. The X1 uses T600, which priotises durability over weight saving and responsiveness.Despite the three layup options, system weights are fairly consistent and par for the course in the endurance bike category. The lightest and only model in the range to dip under the 8kg mark is the X9, which tips the scales at 7.7kg, followed by the X7 (8.1kg), X5 (8.75kg) and X3 (8.85kg). The X1 is the heaviest, coming in at 9.05kg in Shimano 105 mechanical.A 50/34T chainring was matched to an 11-34T cassette (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Shimano only (except the US)As you might have gathered, the Pinarello X Series range is only available in Shimano builds for Europe and the rest of the world. Asked about the rationale behind this choice, Pinarello told us that the inclusion of Shimano components was a commercial decision for the brand, and that SRAM builds will be available for the US and for some special additions down the line.As a result, Pinarello has rolled out Shimanos entire groupset portfolio across the X Series range, with Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra Di2 underscoring the premium X9 and X7 builds, respectively. The X5 and X3 models are built around the high-value Shimano 105 Di2 groupset, while Shimano 105 mechanical is available only on the entry-level X1 model. As stated earlier, the X1 is structurally unchanged from its predecessor to maintain compatibility, as the X3 and above are compatible with electronic groupsets only.Since the media event in June, Pinarello has added an X7 SRAM Force AXS build, which is exclusive to the US.For now, the Pinarello X Series range is only available in Shimano builds. The US, however, does get an X7 model in SRAM Force AXS (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Pinarello X9 - First ride impressionsDespite the relaxed frame angles over the Dogma X, the X Series still delivers a connected and sure-footed riding experience. Having ridden both the racier Dogma X and X Series back-to-back over two days, the differences were stark but not completely disconnected and clearly illustrate Pinarellos aim of creating two endurance bikes that sit on either end of the category.I was assigned the range-topping X9 model (not available in the UK for now), complete with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, which perhaps elevated the sportier side of the X Series platform the X9 is, after all, manufactured from the brand's premium carbon and festooned with the best components on the market, making for a total system weight of around 7.7kg. Pictured here in Shadow Violet, the bold colourway garnered its fair share of double takes along the 73km test loop around the rolling hills of Treviso. The geometry, while unchanged over its predecessor, seems spot on for the rider demographic it targets. A quick recap of the numbers places it firmly in the traditional endurance space, with a 72.25-degree head tube and 73.25-degree seat tube angle, a 376.7mm reach, a 588.2mm stack, and 422mm chainstays matched to a 994.3mm wheelbase. Theyre not overly relaxed and are still sporty enough to assume a semi-aggressive position should you wish. Most adopters of this platform, however, will be looking for a middle ground that supports comfort, and the 3cm taller stack and 1cm shorter reach over the Dogma F race bike will find favour with this audience as a result.The X Series feels neither sluggish nor heavy at low speeds and responds well to pedal input from standstill. The frame is stiff in the right areas, particularly the bottom bracket and head tube/ handlebar arrangement, but detail isnt as vivid as the Dogma X and F the 38mm Most Competition tyres and wheels are excellent at absorbing imperfections, both on asphalt and smooth gravel. In fact, the grip afforded by 38mm tyres is outrageous, allowing you to carry speed and really lean into corners thanks to the larger footprint. Sure, the wider 38mm tyres will penalise you on the open flat roads, but not by much; if anything, you'll feel the tyres more on the climbs where they squirm under load and during out-the-saddle accelerations and sprints. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as the X Series isn't a race bike, and climbing isn't the platform's focus. Either way, its no slouch.The Most Talon UltraFast bar is stiff, narrow and supplies enough feedback to attack descents with confidence (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Its strong points are unquestionably in the comfort stakes. It softens abrasive roads and takes the edge off on gravel granted, I sampled it on smooth off-road surfaces. Whether the X-Stays and adaptive seatpost indeed help in this regard is hard to quantify; vibrations seemed less noticeable at the rear end, and traction was decent, too. As mentioned, it doesn't feel hamstrung by the 38mm tyres on the flats. We were traveling at decent speeds on the press ride, and progress was swift. I was more impressed at how stable and confident the X9 was during descending maneouvres. While the wheelbase and longer chainstays do help in this regard, I found the Most Talon UltraFast bar and elliptical steerer provided substantial feel and feedback in the corners, allowing me to lean in with assurance and trust the grip reserves of the tyres.The X9 is an impressive endurance bike and does possess everything youd want of a modern road bike, even a degree of all-road ability. If Im honest, however, Id have preferred to have sampled an X5 or X3 to have a fuller grasp of the platform and what it offers users further down the range after all, I feel these two models will prove the most popular with riders wanting to upgrade or move into the Pinarello stable from rival marques. Overall, the X9 felt sublime; loaded to the hilt and with many features previously trialed on its more premium, racy siblings. With so much bling on offer, its easy to have a skewed opinion, and that's why Ill be testing one of the less posh models before giving my verdict on the X Series endurance platform.The integrated access port in the downtube just under the bottle cage, houses a bespoke, elongated tool bag which can be used to store tools and a spare tube (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Build and pricingThere are five models available from launch, spanning nine sizes (43- to 60cm) and eight colourways, which should appeal to the masses.The range is spearheaded by the Pinarello X9, which gets an exclusive Shadow Violet paint job and comes dressed in a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset with Most Ultrafast 45 DB carbon wheels wrapped in 38mm Most Competition tyres. For now, it's not available in the UK. Pricing is set at $11,000/ 11,000.Following hot on the heels of the X9 is the X7. Available in both Titan Pulse and Atlas Glow colourways, it gets the same Most Ultrafast 45 DB carbon wheelset and 38mm Most Competition tyres, but drops Dura-Ace for a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset - yours for 6,500/ $8,200/ 7,900.Both the Pinarello X5 and X3 employ Shimano 105 Di2 groupsets. The 5,000/ $5,500/ 5,100 X5 comes in two colour options: Iron Blue and Amber Trace, and rolls on Most Fast 45 carbon wheels. The X3 differentiates itself by way of aluminium DT Swiss A1800 wheels, but uses the same Most CompEtition 38mm tyres. It will set you back 4,400/ $4,750/ 4,500.The entry-level X1 is the most affordable option in the range at 3,150/ $2,950/ 3,200. It's an all-mechanical affair, comprising Shimano 105,and is available in a brace of colour options: Racing Red and Racing Black, and gets Most Fast27 wheels.

Italian brands second-generation endurance range gains space for tyres up to 40mm, integrated down tube storage and a new 10mm-flex seatpost, while retaining the same comfort-focused geometry

Welcome to our liveblog of the Vuelta a Espana. The peloton heads back into the mountains on the 12th day of racing, with 4,500 metres of climbing on the menu. The stage starts in Vera and finishes atop the gruelling ascent to Calar Alto, but before then the riders will face plenty of climbs and rol...

Relaxed riding position? Comfort? Yawn Sounds pretty boring. Even for an endurance bike. With the new X Series, Pinarello wants to prove that endurance can be fun without being extreme. Does it work? Well find out in our first ride review.Pinarello Dogma X7 | 7.70 kg in size 58 | 7,900 | Manufacturers WebsitePinarellos launch video for the X Series shows people laughing. They laugh while riding. They laugh while sharing snacks. They laugh while taking a break. So, this bike is about joy. Not the joy of winning, but the joy of riding. Until now, joy has played a rather minor role in how Pinarello have positioned themselves as a brand. The company from Treviso in northern Italy have built their reputation on success and exclusivity. Iconic winning machines, rather than experience-driven fun bikes.At the very top of the pecking order sits the Pinarello Dogma. It comes in two flavours. The Dogma F is the uncompromising WorldTour racer. The Dogma X is the more accessible option for everyone who wants to go fast without every second ride ending at their local chiropractor. It comes with slightly more relaxed geometry, more compliance at the rear, and more tire clearance. What the F and X have in common are prestige and price. Youll need to have around 15,000 tucked away before swinging a leg over that distinctive top tube with its signature Pinarello kink. Thats not so funny.The X Series is different. More attainable, more relaxed ergonomically, yet still unmistakably Pinarello. Just how much joy the new 2026 Pinarello X is to ride, well tell you in our first ride review.Elliptical head tube and flowing, organic shapes.The X-STAYS 2.0 meet the seat tube further down, creating a cleaner, more elegant rear end.Endurance Athlete The Pinarello X in DetailAtlas Glow is the name of the orange-and-black paint job, its metallic pigments sparkling in the Italian morning sun. Were in the Prosecco Hills, and the colourways alone are already putting us in a sparkling wine kind of mood. Pink, blue or titanium the Pinarello X is elaborately styled and clearly has no interest in understatement. The design language is typically Pinarello: extravagant, with the curved Onda fork, a new elliptical head tube, and the signature kink in the top tube. Add flowing transitions and an integrated cockpit to the mix, and youre looking at quite a statement. The biggest update, however, is found at the rear: X-STAYS 2.0.On the previous generation, the seat tube and seat stays were connected at four points, with the stays also joined together by an X-shaped structure. Pinarello called this complex construction X-STAYS, designed to provide more compliance at the rear without compromising lateral stiffness. To make it work, the seat stays themselves were remarkably slender.Slick finish, top-notch build quality.The Pinarello X comes with 38 mm tires as standard, but theres clearance for up to 40 mm.The latest iteration of the X-STAYS keeps the name, but loses the X-shaped brace, with the seatstays now taking a more direct route to join a little lower down the seat tube. According to Pinarello, who have already implemented the design in the Dogma X, the result is even more comfort and control, with fewer vibrations reaching the rider.The X-STAYS 2.0 also make for a much cleaner-looking rear end. The previous version had a touch of over-engineering about it; the new generation feels far more coherent with the flowing shapes of the Pinarello X Series. And the obligatory aero question? Pinarello answer it with a shrug: X-STAYS 2.0 are about compliance, not aerodynamics.Down tube storage is a matter of taste.The sleeve is attached directly to the storage compartment lid, making it easier to pull out.Also new is a storage compartment in the down tube. With the Dogma X leaning more towards the racing end of the endurance spectrum, Pinarello can give the X Series a more distinct all-road identity storage included. Personally, Im not a huge fan of turning bike frames into luggage compartments. Quite apart from potential compromises in down tube stiffness, theres always the fear of being driven mad by something rattling around inside the frame. To keep things quiet, Pinarello equips the X Series with a practical sleeve that can be pulled out of the down tube without too much fiddling. A strap connects the compartment lid directly to the sleeve. Whether that adds to the joy is up to you. At least it keeps the frustration at bay.The generous 40 mm tire clearance and flexible seatpost fit neatly into the X Series all-road ambitions, too. The latter offers up to 10 mm of flex and will already be familiar to Pinarello fans from the Grevil. Less pleasing, at least in the larger frame sizes, are the somewhat compressed proportions of the X Series. The long head tube pushes the kinked top tube high up, without much noticeable slope towards the rear. That gives the front end a slightly bulky appearance, especially in the larger frame sizes.Plenty of Choice Pinarello X Models and SpecsUnlike the Dogma X, the X Series comes in five different models, which differ in both carbon layup and spec. While the X9 and X7 use Torayca T900 carbon fibres, the X5 and X3 make do with T700. The former frames are lighter and stiffer, while the latter add a little weight and give. The X1 is the odd one out: its essentially the previous-generation bike with the original X-STAYS design, no storage compartment, but the option of running a mechanical groupset.Interestingly, despite SRAM UDH compatibility and Campagnolo being practically just around the corner every complete build comes with a Shimano groupset. Pinarellos in-house component brand MOST takes care of the wheels, saddles and cockpits.The X1 kicks things off at 3,200, pairing a mechanical Shimano 105 groupset with MOST Fast 27 DB aluminium wheels. Step up to the X5 with Shimano 105 Di2 and MOST Fast 45 DB carbon wheels, and youre looking at 5,100. And if money is no object, 11,000 gets you the X9 with Dura-Ace Di2 and MOST Ultrafast 45 DB wheels. A bargain it is not. But then again, the X is still a Pinarello.Compared to the featherweight Dogma X, the X9 carries around 650 g of extra baggage, tipping the scales at 7.7 kg versus 7.06 kg. The difference comes from both frame and components, with at least some of it likely down to the considerably chunkier rubber. After all, the X Series rolls out of the box on generous 38 mm tires. Tuning tip: 35 mm tires could inject a little more agility.Things are getting colourful Pinarello go all-out with the paint schemes.Comfort Zone X Series GeometryEndurance used to be synonymous with back-friendly comfort and a relaxed riding position. These days, you need to look a little closer to make sure your endurance bike doesnt turn out to be a race-focused aero machine in disguise. Whether its Canyon with the Endurace CFR or Pinarello with the Dogma X, some modern endurance bikes are closer to race bikes with a little comfort left in the tank than classic all-round road bikes. There simply is no such thing as the endurance bike anymore.The X Series geometry doesnt even try to pretend its a race bike. Instead, it comes remarkably close to what anyone who isnt neck-deep in the geometry rabbit hole probably imagines an endurance bike to be: a long head tube, short top tube, plenty of stack and not so much reach. The result is a more upright, compact riding position that feels noticeably different to the Dogma X. In a size 58, the head tube alone is almost three centimetres taller thats more than just a subtle difference.Pinarellos approach to bike fitting, on the other hand, is all about the finer details. The X Series comes in nine closely spaced frame sizes, giving riders at both ends of the height spectrum a good chance of finding the right fit without having to make major compromises on geometry.Size430460490515530545560580600Top Tube492 mm509 mm525 mm536 mm545 mm555 mm565 mm577 mm590 mmSeat Tube425 mm450 mm470 mm495 mm510 mm525 mm540 mm560 mm590 mmHead Tube125 mm130 mm142 mm151 mm161 mm173 mm187 mm211 mm232 mmHead Angle7070.57171.57272.2572.572.572.5Seat Angle75.2574.57473.7573.573.257372.7572.5Chainstay415 mm415 mm415 mm415 mm415 mm415 mm415 mm415 mm415 mmBB Drop67 mm72 mm72 mm72 mm72 mm72 mm72 mm67 mm67 mmReach341.9 mm352.1 mm361.9 mm368.5 mm372.5 mm376.7 mm380.2 mm384.1 mm388.1 mmStack527.5 mm539.2 mm552.4 mm564.4 mm575.8 mm588.2 mm602.4 mm620.3 mm640.4 mmPinarello Dogma X7 2026 7,900SpecificationsSeatpost Pinarello Grevil Seatpost D-ShapedBrakes Shimano Ultegra160/140 mmDrivetrain SHIMANO Ultegra Di2 2 x 12Chainring 50/34 TStem Talon Super Fast mmHandlebar Talon Super Fast 420 (Gemessen auen in den Drops) mmWheelset MOST Ultrafast 45 DB 12 x 100 / 12 x 142Tires Most Competition 700 x 38cCranks Shimano Ultegra mmCassette SHIMANO Ultegra Di2 ****TTechnical DataSize 43 46 49 51,5 53 54,5 56 58 60Weight 7,70 kgSpecific Features38 mm tiresClassic Endurance GeoRemarkably Unremarkable The Pinarello X First RideItalian roads arent exactly a showcase for the fine art of laying asphalt. A crack here, a pothole there, the odd step mid-corner all generously garnished with sand and fine gravel. The route planning is equally peculiar. Why go along the valley when you can go over the hill? The Prosecco Hills arent nearly as gentle as they sound. And theyre hot. 35 degrees hot. Fun, right?Our test loop starts in style at an old winery, heads into the hills via a few stretches of gravel, then takes us back on tarmac back towards the Prosecco. Just before setting off, the seatpost announces that its ready for action with a loud crack. The X Series inherits its seatpost clamp from the Dogma F, and in this case, thats not necessarily good news. Every time I adjust the saddle height and tighten the bolt in the top tube, the post settles into the seat tube with an alarming crack. It sounds disturbingly like carbon fibres calling it quits hardly confidence-inspiring. Pinarello assure me, however, that theres nothing to worry about.The Pinarello X is no climbing bike.The X Series feels a little restrained when you first put the power down. The wide and relatively heavy 38 mm MOST tires likely play their part thats a fair amount of rubber to get up to speed. Once its rolling, though, it really rolls. More importantly, the tires smooth out pretty much everything the road throws at them, inspiring plenty of confidence, particularly through fast corners on rough tarmac.But that sense of security isnt down to the tires alone. The X itself takes quite a lot to unsettle. The upright riding position, comfortable setup and geometry geared towards stability make this a bike that asks very little of you. Get on, hold your line and let it roll. In fact, the X Series is remarkably unremarkable. The bike fades into the background and leaves the experience centre stage. Theres little need for constant corrections or compensation. Head up, enjoy the mountains. And yes, thats actually quite a lot of fun.The 38 mm tires offer plenty of comfort, but also make the bike feel a little sluggish.The Talon Super Fast cockpit offers plenty of support, and feels comfortable in your hands.On the gravel sections, the X Series leaves us with mixed feelings. Comfort and compliance are impressive, but the tires quickly find the limits of their grip. This is where it becomes clear that, despite its 38 mm rubber, the X Series isnt an off-road racer. Its relatively short wheelbase makes the Pinarello noticeably more nervous on loose surfaces than a dedicated gravel bike.Uphill, the X Series isnt exactly in its element either. The difference compared to the Dogma F is obvious: theres a sense that youre moving quite a lot of bike beneath you. Again, the heavy tires contribute to the slightly sluggish overall impression.Point it along the flats or downhill, though, and everything is dolce again. The X feels planted on the road, and inspires an impressive amount of confidence. Rather than dazzling you with ultimate precision and razor-sharp handling, it wins you over with comfort, composure and an easy-going character. And that makes the X Series feel surprisingly coherent as a whole it doesnt try to be more of a race bike or gravel bike than is good for it. Its pretty much exactly the bike it wants to be.The Joy of Riding Who is the Pinarello X For?Its hard to call the Pinarello X an entry-level bike its simply too expensive for that. Conceptually, though, thats exactly what it is. Its a bike that makes getting into the drop-bar world easy. Or getting into longer rides. Or heading off on your first multi-day bikepacking trip.In this context, entry-level doesnt mean cheaply made, technically basic or aimed exclusively at beginners. It means you dont have to adapt yourself to the bike before you can start enjoying it. The riding position is accessible, the handling forgiving and the spec suitably high-end. The X demands neither maximum flexibility nor constant attention and certainly not the urge to turn every ride into a race.If every ride is a KOM hunt and you need to know youre sitting on the fastest, most performance-driven bike possible, the X Series probably wont make you that happy. But if you also like to let the bike roll and lift your head every once in a while, the X is well worth a closer look. Its a beautifully finished bike, unmistakably Pinarello in its design, with a concept that feels coherent from front to back. Not a race bike with a little comfort left over, but a proper endurance bike where the joy of riding really does matter more than the joy of winning.Helmet Bontrager Velocis MIPS | Glasses Alba Optics | Jersey Velocio Dark Floral Shorts GONSO SQlab GOConclusionThe Pinarello X isnt a bike of superlatives. It doesnt claim to be the lightest, fastest or most aerodynamic endurance bike out there. Its simply an endurance bike. And it wants to be fun. With a relaxed riding position, impressive stability and a high-quality finish. Perhaps thats exactly what makes the X one of the most unusual Pinarellos: it has nothing to prove.Topsimpressively stablehigh level of comforthigh-quality paint finishesFlopsseatpost makes cracking noises after tighteningFor more information, visit pinarello.comDer Beitrag New Pinarello X 2026 First Ride Review Joyride? erschien zuerst auf GRAN FONDO Cycling Magazine.

This past Tuesday I mentioned the erstwhile Cockie award, and lately it seems like the universe is telling me to bring it back:Though this particular specimen could just as easily qualify for a JBARA award in the fixie category:And yes, if youre reading this you should already know that JBARA stands for Just Buy A Rivendell Already, even if the AI doesntBut I image that sooner or later it too will catch on, since it did a decent job when I asked it to design the actual award:Even though, as Ive already noted, a JBARA award is simply one of these things spraypainted gold:Speaking of Rivendell, the Farb is sporting a Silver OM-1 derailleur:Im using it with the shifters in indexed mode, and it works perfectly, though as Ive mentioned it is not officially compatible with them. But this is:I suppose theres a certain irony in Rivendell offering an OM-1-specific indexed derailleur, since all of this an end run around the forced compatibility of the Indexing Industrial Complex to begin with, but its not like they havent been telling you to just use friction from the beginning, or like anyones stopping you from trying whatever indexed shifter you already have first.Sorry, as a confirmed retrogrouch Im wont to lapse into defensive mode at any momentand as a recovering Fred Im just as wont to revert to integrated shifting now and again:Only to boomerang right back to friction with whiplash-inducing speed:These are the bikes Ive been riding most recently. Some might say the Cervino is equipped with some of the last true Campagnolo stuff, since it was designed while Fred Mertz was still alive:[Ethel is about to get a dressing-down.]Those same people might even declare Campagnolo itself moribund, though it looks like big money is coming to the rescue:This sounds promising at first:Campagnolo. which dates to 1933, said the new investment will bring resources and strategic expertise that will accelerate the companys transformation and further strengthen its position for the future.Though I tend to doubt theyll be putting any of those resources towards rim brake development. More likely it will go towards the development of a 16-speed drivetrain with a suppository-style battery.In fact, well be lucky if they keep making parts for outdoor bicycles at all, since clearly everythings moving indoors now:Yes, living rooms are the new gravel, though Im not sure which brand name makes me more uncomfortable: MyWhoosh, or Favero Assioma:From the 4th of October, all SRC Category 1 riders, along with Category 2 riders who have earned more than $2,000 in prize money, will be required to purchase and use approved Favero Assioma PRO RS-2 or RL-2 pedals, which come in at $789, as their primary in-game power source to remain eligible for prize money.Probably the latter, since MyWhoosh just sounds like a wireless toilet flushing app, whereas Favero Assioma sounds like the name of whoever wrote this note I saw on the subway recently:Well, Favero, theres always a first time.

Following the launch of the premium-priced flagship endurance bike the Dogma X, Pinarello has unveiled its new X Series range, starting at a much more attainable 3,150 / $2,950 / 3,200.The second-generation X Series is based on the Dogma X, taking design inspiration from the 11,000+ endurance superbike and sharing the same geometry.Pinarello president Fausto Pinarello says: "The all-new X Series represents a significant step forward for Pinarellos endurance collection. We wanted to focus on what real-world cyclists actually need during long rides on everyday road surfaces unmatched comfort and vibration absorption without losing any performance.Pinarello X Series frame details The Pinarello X9 tops the new X Series range. Roby Bragotto / Pinarello The signature X-Stays, with the same lower attachment points, are designed to better dissipate road vibrations than the original X models, according to Pinarello.The new X Series comes in three different constructions across the range. The top-tier X9 and X7 frames use a high proportion of Torayca T900 fibres, which are lighter and stiffer than the lower-tier models. However, according to Pinarello, T900 offers the ideal balance between weight and vibration absorption.The next two models, the X5 and X3, use T700 carbon, which is slightly heavier but much more compliant. The entry to the X range, the X1, uses T600, prioritising compliance. The new X-Stay 2.0 is the same as on the Dogma X. Up front, the frames of all but the X1 model have a new elliptical steering tube. This allows for fully internal brake hose routing.Pinarello claims the new head tube and steerer design improves torsional stiffness significantly, bringing more confident handling and improved stability when descending or riding on rougher surfaces. The new head tube and elliptical steerer enables full internal routing. Pinarello Also helping with the ride quality is an increased 40mm tyre clearance.Alongside the frame's vibration-damping qualities, a new adaptive seatpost delivers 10mm of longitudinal flex, much like Canyons highly regarded VCLS post. The new seatpost offers 10mm of flex. In-frame storage The X Series features down-tube storage. In a break from the Dogma X, the X Series frameset gains an integrated storage post in the down tube. The port contains a custom compact tool bag with space to carry a multi-tool, tyre levers and a spare tube.Pinarello X Series range and pricing detailsPinarello X9 The flagship X9 comes with Dura-Ace Di2. Pinarello Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 2x12 MOST Ultrafast 45 DB wheels N/A / $11,000 / 11,000 / 220,000 ZAR / 10,800 CHFPinarello X7 The X7 is priced at 6,500. Pinarello Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12 MOST Ultrafast 45 DB Wheels 6,500 / $8,200 / 7,900 / 158,000 ZAR / 7,750 CHFPinarello X5 The X5 comes equipped with 105 Di2 and Pinarello's own MOST carbon wheels. Shimano 105 Di2 2x12 MOST Fast 45 DB Wheels 5,000 / $5,500 / 5,100 / 102,000 ZAR / 5,000 CHFPinarello X3 The X3 is priced at 4,400. Pinarello Shimano 105 Di2 2x12 DT Swiss A1800 DB Wheels 4,400 / $4,750 / 4,500 / 90,000 ZAR / 4,400 CHFPinarello X1 The entry to the X Series, the X1 is priced at 3,150. Pinarello Shimano 105 2x12 MOST Fast 27 DB Wheels 3,150 / $2,950 / 3,200 / 64,000 ZAR / 3,150 CHF

Welcome to our liveblog of the Vuelta a Espana. The peloton heads back into the mountains on the 12th day of racing, with 4,500 metres of climbing on the menu. The stage starts in Vera and finishes atop the gruelling ascent to Calar Alto, but before then the riders will face plenty of climbs and rol...

In my Labor Day 2026 roundup, you can find some of the best deals on bikes, clothing and accessories. If you're after some of the best cycling tech, there is plenty to choose from too, including the best bike computers from Garmin and Wahoo.Labor Day also marks the unofficial end of summer in North America, and that means darker nights and the best bike lights are on the horizon. The Garmin Varia RCT715 isn't just one of the best radar bike lights on the market, but also one of the best pieces of cycling tech I've ever owned. For Labor Day, you can get the Garmin Varia RCT715 reduced to just $299.99, which is $100 off the usual $399.99 and matches its best-ever price on Amazon.Shop the Garmin Varia RCT715 discounted to just $299.99 at Amazon.Since its May 2022 release, the Garmin Varia RCT715 has set the standard for cycling safety. In our review, tester Paul Grele awarded it a glowing 4.5 out of 5 stars, noting that only its premium price tag kept it from earning a flawless score. So at this price, it makes it a bargain buy. Labor Day Sales run until 8/9 September, and the Garmin, which is rarely on sale, is likely to return to its full price of $399.99.Save 25%Far more than a standard rear light, the Garmin Varia RCT715 packs serious safety technology. Its built-in radar alerts you to approaching traffic, while the integrated camera records every mile of your ride. These advanced safety features make it, in my opinion, an absolute must-have for any cyclist.Read the fullGarmin Varia RCT715 Review.View Deal(Image credit: Paul Brett)For me, what makes the Garmin Varia RCT715 stand out is its seamless combination of a safety radar, built-in camera, and effortless usability. If you already use a Garmin bike computer, it pairs instantlydelivering audio beeps and visual dots on your screen to track approaching traffic from behind.I wouldn't hesitate to give it a flawless 5-star rating. At under $300a massive $100 savingits an essential upgrade for any rider.While this specific deal is for Labor Day on Amazon US, our automatic price checker below instantly finds the best Garmin discounts across the UK and your local region.