Pinarello has launched the Dogma GR, a new gravel race bike that bears much resemblance to the brand’s Dogma F road race bike.
The Dogma GR has been designed to blend characteristics from its three other high-performance platforms: the Dogma F, the Crossista cyclocross bike and the Dogma XC mountain bike.
The new gravel race bike is sold in two top-spec builds, each costing €14,000.
Blending the Dogma F and Dogma XC, with a dash of Crossista
At the core of the Dogma GR is a frame constructed from Torayca M40X carbon fibre, a material also used on the Dogma F.
Pinarello says this high-modulus carbon fibre is the “most advanced” currently used in any bike frame, and delivers low weight and stiffness, plus the durability necessary for gravel racing.
In a size 530, an unpainted frame is said to weigh 960g, with the fork adding another 390g.
Aesthetically, the Dogma GR carries a strong family resemblance to the Dogma F race bike, which Pinarello says is a result of its aerodynamic focus.
The head tube has been shaped with a narrower profile (versus the previous-generation Grevil F, which until now has been the brand’s gravel race bike) and features an elliptical-shape headset. This sees the use of Pinarello’s latest E-TiCR cable-routing system, which sees the brake hoses enter in front of the steerer, rather than next to it.
Further aerodynamic touches ported over from the Dogma F include a hidden thread design for the front thru-axle, an integrated seatpost clamp and partially shrouded bottle cages. That said, here the down tube is claimed to be optimised to shield larger 750ml bottles, while the walls are thicker for added strength.
That said, Pinarello doesn’t offer any comparative data on the Dogma GR’s aerodynamics.
The bottom-bracket area features a broad box design, which Pinarello claims is derived from its Dogma XC cross-country mountain bike. It says this provides the power-transfer efficiency demanded by its gravel racers, but moderated by vibration absorption for increased control and traction on loose terrain.
Pinarello says eliminating unnecessary ‘hopping’, thereby improving traction, was a key goal for the bike at the behest of Team Ineos Grenadiers pro rider Connor Swift. The brand has also worked with former Ineos rider Tom Pidcock to develop the bike’s geometry, his allegiance to the brand remaining for off-road disciplines.
The geometry is race-oriented and draws from the brand’s Crossista cyclocross bike. It includes relatively steep angles and short chainstays, features that Pinarello says improve responsiveness and control across varied terrain.
Up front, the Onda fork offers a 50mm rake in all nine sizes, which Pinarello says adds a level of handling stability (compared to the Dogma F’s tighter 47mm-rake fork).
| Metric | 415 | 425 | 450 | 465 | 485 | 500 | 515 | 525 | 540 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube (C–C) (mm) | 430 | 465 | 500 | 515 | 530 | 545 | 560 | 575 | 595 |
| Seat tube (C–T) (mm) | 415 | 425 | 450 | 465 | 485 | 500 | 515 | 525 | 540 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm) | 515 | 520 | 530 | 540 | 550 | 562 | 575 | 585 | 605 |
| Head tube (mm) | 115.6 | 125 | 137.8 | 144.5 | 148.8 | 155.7 | 163.7 | 168.1 | 179.9 |
| Seat tube angle (°) | 74.4 | 74.4 | 74 | 73.7 | 73.7 | 73.4 | 73 | 73 | 72.4 |
| Head tube angle (°) | 70 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71.5 | 72 | 72.5 |
| Chainstay (mm) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 427 | 427 | 427 |
| BB drop (mm) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Fork rake (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Fork length (mm) | 390 | 390 | 390 | 390 | 390 | 390 | 390 | 390 | 390 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 996 | 1000 | 1008.8 | 1012.6 | 1023.4 | 1033.1 | 1037.9 | 1043.6 | 1052.5 |
| Reach (mm) | 355 | 361.1 | 366.9 | 372.6 | 379.1 | 384 | 388.6 | 392.7 | 398 |
| Stack (mm) | 536 | 543.6 | 552.1 | 560.6 | 572.9 | 587.1 | 603.3 | 624.3 | 653 |
The frameset has clearance for a 45mm front tyre and 42mm rear tyre. This is less than some of the latest racy gravel bikes (such as the Canyon Grizl and Giant Revolt), although Pinarello suggests it's in keeping with the bike’s aero focus.
The frame includes a top-tube mounted 'Racing Bento' bag and a frame bag that resides inside the down tube.
A supplied tool kit includes essentials such as a CO₂ canister, tyre levers, a TPU inner tube and a mini pump.
Talon Ultrafast GR bar and extensions
The Dogma GR features a modified version of the Dogma F’s Most Talon Ultra Fast one-piece cockpit, which incorporates mounting points for new handlebar extensions.
The shape remains the same, with a 7-degree flare and inward bend at the drops, while the extensions feature a fixed 10-degree upward tilt, but a 10mm fore-aft adjustment range. The arm rests can be shifted inward or outward by 8mm.
Pinarello says the Most Talon Ultra Fast GR cockpit is backwards-compatible with the Dogma F, opening up the possibility for use in long-distance triathlons and time trials.
The brand says the new proprietary 'Adaptive' seatpost provides up to 8mm of vertical flexion, boosting rider comfort while saving their energy. Each bike will be supplied with the standard 20mm-setback post, with an inline version offered as an aftermarket upgrade.
However, Pinarello says most dealers will carry the inline post in stock, and you can choose to swap it at point of purchase. Both feature weight-saving titanium rail clamps (these are said to save around 40g compared to standard alloy clamps).
Pinarello Dogma GR pricing and availability
The Pinarello Dogma GR is available from today, costing €14,000.
A 1x SRAM Red XPLR AXS build comes as little surprise, but a road-oriented 2x Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 build may raise eyebrows.
Both feature Princeton Grit 4540 Evolution DB carbon wheels, 40mm Vittoria Terreno tyres, Most Lynx saddles and Most Talon Ultra GR TiCR cockpits.
There’s no Campagnolo specification at launch, but Pinarello says it may offer one in the future. We already know the latest Super Record 13 platform will eventually incorporate at least two gravel-focused iterations.
