Having created two of the most successful bicycles in recent cycling history, Pinarello was able to draw on a very broad technical know-how to develop this new project. Infect the Pinarello Dogma F12 is the outcome of a complex study that merges Pinarello’s leading structural and aerodynamic knowledge with an accurate investigation of riders needs to enhance their riding experience.
Rider’s needs are now distinctly different in comparison to previous years. Pinarello are facing a situation in which on one hand, there is the natural evolution of the cyclists needs towards disc brakes due to their safety and constant performance. On the other hand, there are those who still prefer a bicycle with a traditional rim brake due to weight saving.
While creating the Dogma F12 Pinarello decided to develop two different projects together, a version with disc brakes: the Dogma F12 Disc and one with traditional brakes: the Dogma F12. This way Pinarello were able to apply common improvements, but at the same time study specific and dedicated technical solutions for each model.
One of the main targets of the new Pinarello Dogma F12 was to maintain the “all-round” characteristic, which means a stiff and light bike, with excellent aerodynamic balance. A combination allowing the unique “Pinarello feeling”, synonymous for agility and precision through every corner. The Dogma F12 is the result of the prefect tool to enhance the rider performance for every route.
Summarised, the improvements and results obtained through the development of the Dogma F12 are:
Aerodynamic:
- Cable routing integration
- Integrated handlers (5% less drag)
- Refined frame and fork, with a reduction of 7.3% compared to the F10
- Drag saving of 8 watts at 40 Km/h compared to the F10
Structural:
- BB and chainstay reinforced, allowing an increased stiffness of 10% over the F10
- F12 Disc: reduced fork twisting during braking by 40%
- F12 Rim: direct mount brakes
- Integrated handlebars weight reduced by 10% compared to talon Aero
- Integrated handlebar stiffness increased by 8.6% compared to talon Aero
Versatility:
- Complete integration for all groupsets (mechanical and electronic)
- Versatile headset spacers that allows stem stack range of up to 40mm
- Tyre clearance up to 28mm
Geometrics:
- 13 frame sizes for both Disc and Rim brake versions
- Head tube stack reduced by 5mm for sizes 53cm and up to meet the needs of Sportive riders