Cycling comfort can mean different things to different riders. While some cyclists simply want a smoother riding bike that still features aggressive geometry, others want even more comfort with a geometry that is far more forgiving.
Regardless of what side of the spectrum you find yourself on, Pinarello now has an option for both with the introduction of two new platforms.
On one side, you have the new Pinarello Dogma X. Pinarello specifically states that they didn’t start with a template designed for WorldTour racers. Instead, they focused on what most riders actually need – speed, comfort, and a geometry in between the Dogma F and the current X1/3. On the other side, there are new additions to the X-Series with all-new Flexi-Stays 2 for even more compliance. Both of these bikes offer massive tire clearance with the ability to run up to 700c x 35mm tires.
Dogma X
The new Dogma X is an interesting bike as it wasn’t designed to be used by Team Ineos, but it’s not your typical comfort road bike either. Technically, Dogma X would be considered an All-Road bike – just one that is designed to be very fast.
X-Stays
Rather than adding a suspension system that could increase the weight, Pinarello focused on the compliance of the seat stays. This is not a new concept in the bike industry, but their X-Stay design is a functional design with a novel approach to blending comfort and performance. The slender seat stays are curved to increase vertical compliance, while the four attachment points to the seat tube and the X cross bracing prevent efficiency loss. Pinarello also claims that by doubling the attachment points to the seat tube over a greater area further reduces the amount of vibration noticeable to the rider.