At Unbound earlier this summer, Pinarello’s sponsored pro racers rode yet-to-be-released gravel models unlike anything else in its catalog. I caught up with one of the athletes, Axelle Dubau, who was racing the new gravel rig and, at the time, speculated on the types of riders Pinarello might have designed it for, as well as the function of some of its design features. Today, we have the answers.
Pinarello has officially unveiled the substantially revised Grevil F, which Dubau and others rode at Unbound, along with an all-new gravel race bike, the Dogma GR. The former is geared toward riding days on end with comfortable and stable geometry, a variety of available accessories for gear storage, and up to 700 x 50 mm tires. The latter is meant to be one of the lightest and most aero gravel race bikes on the market, with aggressive geometry and limited clearance for up to 45 mm (front) and 42 (rear) tires.
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Last month, I joined the Pinarello team to spend a day testing the new models near their headquarters in Treviso, Italy. Below, I’ll cover what’s new and share some of my initial impressions after getting to briefly throw a leg over both the Grevil F and Dogma GR.
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In launching these new bikes, designed for two different types of gravel racing and riding, Pinarello is yet another brand to identify and cater to the bifurcation happening between relatively short-distance events, such as those sanctioned by the UCI, and the longer, more adventure-focused pursuits, like Unbound and Traka.
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We’ve seen this from other brands; most recently, Orbea launched the Terra gravel bike with a relaxed geometry, mounts galore, and wide tire clearance. Shortly after, the Terra Race was unveiled, featuring an aero-optimized, lightweight design that can fit up to 700 x 45 mm tires. Factor is another example, having teased a couple of quite different bikes at Unbound, including a suspension-corrected model with clearance for MTB tires, and another that’s a dedicated race bike with aggressive geometry and room for typical gravel tires.
Overhauled Grevil F
The new Grevil F is quite different from its predecessor. Pinarello claims it’s lighter, faster, and more comfortable. It’s also more versatile, thanks to the addition of internal downtube storage and optional accessories like aero TT bars, a rear rack, frame bag, and top tube bag (aka bento bag) all designed to preserve the frame’s racing performance characteristics.
Pinarello offers six frame sizes in the Grevil F, ranging from 47 cm to 60 cm (measured from bottom bracket to seat collar). Each size is available in three carbon layups across five builds, with price points from €3,500 to €11,000. Build tiers are designated by numerical conventions, with F9 as the most expensive and F1 the least. Availability is regionally dependent, as some options are not available in the UK or US. The chart below explains all of the various options with associated weights.
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