CyclistPinarellos new X series: X marks the sweet spotDo you ever get the feeling that weve lost track of the essence of why we ride our bikes? The sheer meditative, fitness-boosting, mental health-elevating enjoyment of it all? Well, Pinarello seems to agree, as the second generation of the Italian brands X series range is all about helping riders engage with and enjoy the ride.Pinarellos revised X series seeks to strike a balance between performance, innovation and all-day riding comfort.PinarelloBy building the bikes around a range of features that prioritise practicality and riding comfort, Pinarello has created a roster of road bikes that brings WorldTour-proven design and tech to everyday riders who want to lose themselves in a long day in the saddle, riding along at their own pace. Here we take a closer look at the second-generation Pinarello X series, and what makes it special.PinarelloComfort zoneWhen it comes to endurance bikes, progress, however rapid, is nothing without comfort. To that end, the X series seeks to mitigate fatigue from road vibrations through numerous innovations. At the rear end, double-arm, four-point X-Stays take their cue from Pinarellos flagship Dogma X to smooth out vibrations, with a lower linkage that reduces rebound for more control and a smoother ride overall.PinarelloNearer to the saddle one of the most crucial contact points of the bike an adaptive seatpost supplies 10mm of longitudinal flex to absorb the worst of what our questionably surfaced roads can throw at us. Beyond this, each of the X series models uses three different grades of carbon fibre in its frameset. The UK market top-end X7 models T900 frame is optimised for responsiveness, light weight and damping; the X3 and X5 models feature T700 carbon for even more effective vibration reduction; the entry-level X1 now has a T600 layup, which, while heavier, still prioritises ride compliance.PinarelloPractical magicDown tube storage in the new models adds practical value for the long-distance rider. An integrated port in the down tube houses a compact toolbag, with room for inner tubes, gels and the like without cluttering the look of the bike or detracting from its performance. Frame clearance has been upped to 40mm for the new models, giving a greater choice of tyres for control and vibration reduction on the worst of roads. An elliptical steering tube on the X3, X5 and X7 affords fully integrated cabling, and boosts stiffness and precision for greater handling confidence. The X1 retains the previous generations frame design to maintain full mechanical groupset compatibility. The X series bikes come with Pinarellos distinctive double-arm X-Stays, which feature four attachment points to minimise rebound and distribute road vibrations more efficiently through the frame.PinarelloAfter all, we dont all want and certainly dont need the highest spec of electronic shifting. Sometimes the fuss-free enjoyment of riding your bike is the noblest aim. Geometry for all four bikes follows the if it aint broke, dont fix it approach its long, high, and focused on all-day comfort.PinarelloChoose your weaponThe new X series range starts at 3,000 for the X1, which is available in racing red or racing black, with a 212 Shimano 105 groupset and a Most Fast 27 DB wheelset from Pinarellos in-house componentry arm. The 4,000 X3 gets interstellar alloy and element black colour options and comes with a Shimano 105 Di2 groupset with a DT Swiss A1800 wheelset. The X5 costs 5,000 and comes in iron blue or amber trace with the same groupset but with deeper Most Fast 45 wheels. The range-topping X7 in atlas glow or titan pulse comes in at 6,500, with Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting and Most Ultrafast 45 wheels.For more information on the second-generation Pinarello X series, and to find your nearest dealer, visit pinarello.com/uk/enThe post Pinarellos new X series: X marks the sweet spot appeared first on Cyclist.