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Pinarello has a long, prestigious history that stretches back over a half century. From their home in Treviso, the Pinarello family has represented the pinnacle of the Italian bicycle industry. There is a very long list of winners riding Pinarello bicycles, including Olympic gold medalists, World Champions, Tour de France champions, and dozens more in Pro Tour races and stages.
Very much unlike many of the Italian peers at the end of the last century who were slow to move and resisted, Pinarello embraced the advent of carbon fiber as a frame material and learned their lessons early on. This is apparent when you see the advanced lines on any of the Pinarello carbon fiber bicycles, and completely obvious when you ride one.
The new Dogma 60.1 has an asymmetrical frame layout in order to maximize the transmission of forces based on the drivetrain side – this is arguably the most advanced design in carbon fiber bicycles today. Now that this design has trickled down into the Paris and FP4 and we’ve seen the improvements at all levels, we are convinced that the future is assymetric. Just watch – the big guys will start copying this design in the next few years, and once again Pinarello will be a few steps ahead of them.
Some companies stuff silicone into their frames to dampen vibration. Pinarello chooses to use the shape and contour of the frame and fork to accomplish the same goal. When you buy a Pinarello there are no shortcuts, only meticulous design where everything has a purpose and a function.
In the eighth stage of the 2009 Tour de France, a dozen riders broke from the peloton in an early breakaway. By the end of the 176.5 km stage, only four remained and they were obviously fatigued. Luis León Sánchez, on his Pinarello Dogma, was able to make the final push across the finish line ahead of the others. Although we can’t deny that Sánchez has amazing skills and fitness that formed a big part of his victory, we also know that the inspiring ride quality of the Dogma gave him a small edge over the others at the finish line that day.
That’s what Pinarello bicycles are all about – inspiring you to ride faster, further, and stronger. You’ll know this when you attack a corner at speed and you are completely confident, even feeling like the bike is pushing you to do more.
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[box class="grey_box"]A Pinarello is the right bike for you when:
- You want the most exciting ride available today
- You want a ride that inspires you no matter what you’re riding
- You want a bike that looks amazing from a distance, and is also impressive when inspected close-up
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Dogma 60.1Right after completely redefining everyone’s definition of “ultimate” by releasing the Prince in 2007, Pinarello’s design wizards returned to the drawing board to start improving and upgrading. The result was the Dogma, which once again has raised the bar for the entire cycling industry. Taking every ounce of performance from the Prince, then completely optimizing the strength and compliance of the frame from left to right taking into account the different forces that the drivetrain stresses the frame with. The Dogma is completely asymmetrical, but the ride is still wonderfully balanced with all of the power transfer and excitement 110% intact. The 60.1 in the name refers to the Torayca 60HM1K carbon grade used in its construction, which also notably features Nanoalloy ™ that helps prevent sudden breakage. As much as the technology and design in the Dogma is impressive, the ride quality is even more stunning. The Dogma has an untamed core that waits to be unleashed. Stable and smooth under normal loads, push the Dogma and it explodes into action with every pedal stroke, coaxing more out of the rider and pushing you to do more and go farther, faster. There is a very good reason that most people who hop on our Dogma demo bike for a test ride end up placing an order soon afterwards. [box class="grey_box"]Pricing |
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KOBHThe KOBH was requested by the riders of Team Sky, who wanted a bike that could be used for the punishing conditions of the spring classic races in Europe. Cobblestones (where the KOBH gets its name from), rough roads, and long distances that punish the body constantly are the signature of these races, and the KOBH is at its core a Dogma frameset but with geometry and vibration dampening modifications to meet these new requirements. The geometry, denoted as “CenturyRide” by Pinarello, is more upright and greatly reduces rider fatigue over the long haul. [box class="grey_box"]Pricing |
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ParisThe new 2011 Paris is an amazing bike, and quickly becoming one of our all-time favorites. It’s the perfect match for riders who want the excitement of the Dogma but want the pure raw energy dialed down a little (but only just a little). This is a big step forward in the evolution from the original Paris, the FP6, and the FP7, and it is far more than simply a tuned down Dogma. Dare we say it, could this really be the perfect enthusiast bike? Its light and energetic ride quality never gets boring, and it is the wondeful balance that makes you want to just keep on riding. The bike industry is full of superlatives and exaggerations, but we invite you to come and test ride an asymmetric Paris to see why we are so excited. [box class="grey_box"]Pricing |
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FP4 (Quattro)The Quattro is the entry level into the Pinarello asymmetric range, and is a trickle-down from the amazing Dogma and stellar Paris. By using a lighter 30HM12K carbon and applying a little less asymmetric reinforcement, not only has Pinarello keep the price down for relatively exotic materials and design but they also have created a superb enthusiast bike with handling that is a definite step above other choices in this price range. If you don’t quite have the budget for a Paris but still want the taste of the best that Pinarello offers, the Quattro is for you. [box class="grey_box"]Pricing |
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FP3 EasyFit (Female-specific geometry)The FP3 lives on in an EasyFit package tailored specifically for women riders. Make no mistake, this is a direct descendant of the Prince (the bike that completely disrupted the high-end bike market in 2008). With a taller headtube and shorter reach, the EasyFit FP3 is our solid recommendation for women riders wanting ultimate performance. [box class="grey_box"]Pricing |
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FP2The entry level carbon Pinarello makes us scratch our heads, and in a very good way! It has a price point just slightly over the entry level carbon offerings from the larger bike companies, but it still has the Pinarello feel that makes the other bikes in this price range seem lifeless. [box class="grey_box"]Pricing |
