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Chris Froome’s fast exit from the Tour de France meant we didn’t get to see the how quickly he could drive the new Pinarello Dogma F8 up the mountains, but with Froome beginning the Vuelta a Espana this weekend, we should finally be able to witness the new bike in action.


Chris froome’s pinarello dogma f8

The Pinarello Dogma F8 is a curvaceous Italian machine with some interesting aerodynamic flair and a mix of professional polish and handmade alterations.

Truncated aerofoil tubing – called FlatBack in Pinarello parlance – a tidy integrated seatpost clamp, internal cable routing and a bowlegged fork borrowed from the company’s Bolide time trial bike all suggest aero gains over Froome’s previous 65.1.

While the majority of the machine features showroom-level parts, there is also a bit of DIY handiwork present, from the blacked-out Osymetric chainrings and K-Edge Garmin mount to the partially disassembled Di2 climber switch next to the stem.

But functionality is clearly the top priority regardless. Built up with Shimano Dura-Ace C50 wheels, the bike flirts with the UCI legal limit minimum weight of 6.8kg, tipping the BIkeRadar scale at 15.08lb / 6.84kg.

Power-meter duties are handled by Stages, the small single-crank device that measures wattage output at the left leg and doubles it for a single power number.

Complete bike specifications

Frameset: Pinarello F8

Pinarello F8 Headset: Pinarello integrated, 1 1/8-to-1 1/2in tapered

Pinarello integrated, 1 1/8-to-1 1/2in tapered Stem: PRO alloy, 120mm

PRO alloy, 120mm Handlebars: PRO Vibe, 40cm

PRO Vibe, 40cm Brakes: Shimano Dura-Ace 9000

Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 Shift/brake levers: Shimano Dura-Ace 9070 Di2

Shimano Dura-Ace 9070 Di2 Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 FD-9070

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 FD-9070 Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 RD-9070

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 RD-9070 Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace CS-9000 11-28t

Shimano Dura-Ace CS-9000 11-28t Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace CN-9000

Shimano Dura-Ace CN-9000 Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace FC-9000, 172.5mm

Shimano Dura-Ace FC-9000, 172.5mm Chainrings: Osymetric

Osymetric Power meter: Stages

Stages Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace

Shimano Dura-Ace Wheels: Shimano Dura-Ace C50

Shimano Dura-Ace C50 Tyres: Veloflex Carbon tubulars

Veloflex Carbon tubulars Saddle: fi’zi:k Antares

fi’zi:k Antares Seat post: Pinarello F8

Pinarello F8 Computer: Garmin Edge 510

Garmin Edge 510 Bottle cage: Elite Custom Race

Elite Custom Race Other accessories: K-Edge Garmin mount (blacked out)


Critical measurements