Newly unveiled Pinarello's lightweight aerodynamic gravel racing bike, the Dogma GR, undergoes its first test ride review
The Pinarello Dogma GR is a new addition to the gravel bike market, designed to compete at the top level of UCI gravel races. This bike is a fusion of aerodynamics, stiffness, and off-road capabilities, drawing inspiration from Pinarello's renowned Dogma F road bike and their Crossista and Dogma XC gravel models.
Key Features and Specifications
The Dogma GR boasts an aero-optimized frame that mirrors the Dogma F, featuring an evolved aerodynamic headtube "nose" to reduce frontal drag. The geometry is designed for stability and control at high speeds on gravel, with seat tube and headtube angles promoting an aerodynamic yet secure riding position.
A new seatpost has been designed to balance stiffness, vibration absorption, and aerodynamics for increased comfort and sustained power delivery on uneven terrain. The handlebar geometry mirrors the Talon Ultra Fast, offering optimized control on gravel.
Performance
The Dogma GR delivers excellent stiffness and responsiveness, providing precise handling and safe stability especially on fast terrain and downhill sections. While its weight is relatively higher, which slightly impacts climbing efficiency, its overall performance remains competitive with the best gravel race bikes. The bike is comfortable on rough asphalt and fast off-road sections, combining speed, safety, and ride comfort.
Build and Components (2025 Sram Red XPLR AXS model)
The high-end drivetrain features the SRAM Red XPLR wireless electronic groupset tailored for gravel racing. The bike is described as easy and safe to ride, suitable for high-speed gravel racing rather than technical off-road trails.
Comparison to Other Gravel Race Bikes
Compared to competitors like the Fara GR4, the Dogma GR prioritizes aerodynamics and stiffness to push race performance, with a focus on fast, less technical terrain. The Fara GR4, on the other hand, emphasizes versatility with large tire clearance, modular cockpit adjustability, and high-speed stability, targeting both race and long-distance ride comfort.
In summary, the Pinarello Dogma GR is an aero-optimized, stiff, and fast gravel race bike, excelling in controlled, fast gravel rides and racing. Its aerodynamic design and race geometry make it more specialized compared to some contemporaries that balance trail versatility and tire clearance. Its slightly heavier weight is an accepted trade-off for the stiffness and aero gains it offers.
The complete bike, fitted with SRAM Red AXS groupset, Princeton Grit 4540 EVO wheels, and Vittoria 40mm tyres, weighs 7.35kg. The frame utilizes the M40X, a high stiffness-to-weight material, and shares DNA with the top-tier Dogma F bike.
The Dogma GR is available in 11 sizes and three paint finishes, with prices starting at €6,700 for the frame-only option. The recommended retail prices for the SRAM and Shimano versions of the Dogma GR are €14,000, £12,500, and $14,500 respectively. Additionally, Pinarello has a set of custom mudguards or fenders for the Dogma GR, potentially making it a candidate for the ultimate UK winter bike. The bike's tyre clearance is 45mm up front and 42mm in the rear. It also comes with an internal storage box and a multi-tool built into the back of the cover.
Aero claims for the Dogma GR are impossible to verify outside a wind tunnel. However, the bike feels more like a responsive road bike on gravel terrain, offering a familiar feel to road riders and existing Dogma F customers. The Talon Ultrafast GR handlebar is comfortable, but a slightly wider sweep is preferred for trail sections.
In conclusion, the Pinarello Dogma GR is a high-performance gravel race bike that seamlessly blends the aerodynamics of the Dogma F with the off-road ruggedness of their other gravel models. It is designed to win UCI gravel races and offers an exhilarating riding experience for those seeking speed and control on gravel terrain.
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