Pinarello has unveiled the latest iteration of its Grevil F gravel bike, introducing a number of updates focused on endurance racing and multi-day events.
Underpinning the new flagship Dogma GR race bike, the Grevil F sees increased 50mm tyre clearance (for a 1x setup), a revised geometry, luggage mountings and new integrated storage.
The brand claims the new seatpost and dropped seatstays offer up to 10mm of vertical flex, boosting comfort and control on rougher terrain.
The Pinarello Grevil F is available in seven builds, with prices ranging from €3,500 to €11,000.
Single-minded no longer
While the previous Grevil F was Pinarello’s top-level gravel race bike, the arrival of the Dogma GR has enabled it to reconceptualise the Grevil F as a more versatile gravel bike.
There remain multiple carbon layup options across five build tiers, tailored to different rider needs, according to Pinarello.
The top-end F9 and F7 models feature T900 carbon, which is said to offer a high stiffness-to-weight ratio with balanced compliance (compared to the even more exotic Torayca M40X material).
T700 carbon is used in the F5 and F3 models, with a greater leaning towards compliance versus stiffness and weight, while the entry-level F1 employs T600, a layup designed with comfort and vibration absorption in mind.
Pinarello tells us the layups are broadly indicative of the needs of its target riders – racers are said to be best off with the T900 framesets, while novices would be better served by the T600 material, for example.
The lightest T900 frameset is said to weigh 1,490g in a size 530 (frame 1,030g, fork 460g).
All framesets now accommodate tyres up to 50mm wide with a 1x drivetrain fitted, and 47mm with a front derailleur in place.
Notably, the frameset has gained a suite of mounting points for luggage carrying – there are triple mounts on the fork and pannier mounts on the rear triangle, plus mudguard mounts.
Pinarello has also designed a suite of bags – known as the ‘Aero Load System’ – for the Grevil F, which attach to dedicated bosses under the top tube and at the top of the down tube. It also shares the Racing Bento Bag (plus mounting points) seen on the Dogma GR.
The brand says it has paid attention to aerodynamics, claiming the Aero Load System and TiCR internal cable-routing system helps to maintain a clean aesthetic and reduce aerodynamic drag – which it says is particularly important for riders looking to save energy over longer distances.
To this end, Pinarello says it has optimised the down tube to hold (and partially shield) a 750ml bottle, while the bike uses its TiCR cable-routing system, allowing for a narrower head tube design with brake hoses and mechanical cables running down a port in front of the bearings.
Geometry for endurance racing
Pinarello says the geometry has been updated to help cater for longer races – describing the Dogma GR as tailored for races of up to five hours long. The Grevil F is designed for longer races. Pinarello refers to it as ‘race geometry+’.
The head tube and seat tube angles remain on the sharper side for an all-round gravel bike, while the reach (at 383.7mm in a size 530) is moderate.
Compared to its predecessor, the Grevil F’s top tube is 10mm longer, but is designed to be paired with shorter stems than previously.
| | XS | S | M | M/L | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube (C–T) (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 | 490 | 510 | 545 |
| Seat tube (C–C) (mm) | 470 | 500 | 530 | 550 | 575 | 600 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm) | 530 | 545 | 558 | 570 | 587 | 607 |
| Head tube (mm) | 115 | 130 | 150 | 160 | 175 | 195 |
| Seat angle (°) | 74.5 | 74 | 73.75 | 73.5 | 73 | 72.5 |
| Head angle (°) | 70.25 | 70.5 | 70.75 | 71.75 | 72 | 72.25 |
| Chainstay (mm) | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| BB drop (mm) | 72 | 72 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Fork rake (mm) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Fork length (mm) | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1023.5 | 1034.2 | 1047 | 1043 | 1053.1 | 1065.5 |
| Reach (mm) | 368.4 | 376.1 | 383.7 | 390.4 | 398.2 | 406.9 |
| Stack (mm) | 553.2 | 568.3 | 583.2 | 598.4 | 613.6 | 633.7 |
Pinarello says this combination is based on lessons learned from mountain biking, and is said to enhance off-road handling and improve comfort over extended periods.
The geometry is also intended to improve stability – a 55mm fork rake is present on the three smaller sizes, with a shorter 50mm rake on the three larger sizes.
Ride comfort
The Grevil F shares a new ‘Adaptive Seatpost’ with the Dogma GR. This is proprietary to Pinarello, and is said to offer 8mm of vertical flex.
When coupled with the new Twin Arms seatstays, this totals 10mm of flexion, thanks to its lower junction point with the seat tube.
Alongside vibration damping, Pinarello says this layout also minimises mud accumulation.
That said, Pinarello claims it has beefed up the bottom-bracket box, in order to offer a more rigid pedalling platform compared to the old Grevil F.
Pinarello Grevil F pricing and availability
The Pinarello Grevil F is offered in a range of seven models.
The F9 comes equipped with SRAM Red XPLR AXS and DT Swiss GRC 1400 wheels, while the F7 features a 2x Shimano GRX Di2 RX825 build or SRAM Force XPLR AXS. These are paired with Most Gravel Carbon 45 wheels.
The mid-range F5 is fitted with SRAM Rival XPLR AXS and Most wheels, while the F3 with Shimano GRX RX820 or SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrains with Fulcrum Soniq alloy wheels. The entry-level F1 model comes fitted with Shimano GRX 610. All builds feature 45mm Vittoria Terreno tyres.
Pinarello says frame accessories are not included in the pricing, but that dealers may be able to change specifications (such as seatpost setback and cockpit size) at point of purchase.
- Pinarello Grevil F9 – €11,000
- Pinarello Grevil F7 (Force XPLR AXS) – €7,200
- Pinarello Grevil F7 (GRX Di2 RX825) – €6,900
- Pinarello Grevil F5 – €5,600
- Pinarello Grevil F3 (Apex XPLR AXS) – €4,300
- Pinarello Grevil F3 (GRX RX820) – €4,300
- Pinarello Grevil F1 – €3,500
