Pinarello has fully updated its more accessible F Series range, which is designed to deliver “best-in-class performance across a variety of price points.” The range includes five models, starting at £3,000 for the F1 and rising to €11,000 (~£9,500) for the F9, although the flagship model isn’t available in the UK.
Pinarello highlights these key updates to the F Series, aimed at boosting aero and stiffness:
- New head tube and headset design taken from the Dogma F MY25
- Tyre clearance increased to 32mm (previously 30mm)
- Fork rake increased to 47mm (previously 43mm)
- New stiffer, more reactive rear triangle
- New compact aero keel bottom bracket
The F Series is a range of race bikes that shares many of the attributes of the flagship Dogma F, but comes at a variety of price points, starting at £3,000 and rising to £9,500 – and while that’s a serious wedge of cash for the top spec F Series, it’s much less expensive than the Dogma F, which retails for around £13,000. All the signature signs are present: a kinked top tube, curvy fork, and flat-backed down tube.
Like the Dogma F, the F Series is designed as an all-round race bike, combining handling, stiffness, light weight, and aerodynamics in one package.
The line-up consists of five models: F9, F7, F5, F3 and F, with differences in specification and carbon grade setting them apart. While all models share the same frame design, the carbon layup varies: the F9 and F7 use Toray’s T900, the F5 and F3 are built from T700, and the F1 features T600 carbon.
Improved aerodynamics
According to Pinarello, the next-generation F Series includes a number of updates aimed at boosting aerodynamic performance. At the front, the head tube has been reshaped with smoother lines and a slightly larger surface area, which the brand claims improves both airflow and stiffness.
The redesigned ONDA fork features a slimmer profile and a 47mm rake. According to Pinarello, professional riders have tested the fork, which is said to improve aerodynamics while also delivering sharper handling and greater stability on descents.
The downtube thickness as also been reduced which is understood to reduce frontal area and allow air to pass more efficiently.
Improved stiffness
The new F Series is said to offer enhanced stiffness, thanks to a redesigned rear triangle aimed at improving both reactivity and power transfer.
Further down, the bike features the ‘Aero-Keel’ bottom bracket, first introduced on the Dogma F update last year. The slimmer profile is claimed to boost stiffness, create a cleaner aesthetic, and accommodate tyres up to 32mm, up from 30mm on the previous generation and matching the tyre clearance of the Specialized Tarmac SL8.
Further updates
Other changes are the E-TICR headset, which is said to be lighter and incorporates improved cable routing. The head tube has been narrowed using an elliptical steering tube with differently sized bearings – smaller at the top and wider at the bottom, while internal cables now run along the front rather than the sides, helping to tidy the cockpit.
The bikes also feature an integrated seat clamp, positioned at the front, which Pinarello says is not only to enhance the bike’s appearance but also offers better protection from sweat and dust.
Geometry
All five models share the same geometry, which Pinarello says is designed to deliver all-round versatility.
Compared with the previous generation, the new F Series has been subtly refined. At a 545mm top tube length, it has a reach of 385.6mm, a stack of 542.4mm, and a 72.5° head tube angle. The previous models offered the same reach, a marginally higher stack of 542.6mm, and the same head tube angle.
Elsewhere, the chainstay length has increased from 408mm to 411mm, the head tube is now taller 128mm (up from 123mm), and the fork rake is now 47mm, previously 43mm.
Increased fork rake generally quickens steering response, offsetting some of the stability gained from the longer chainstays, so handling remains lively.
Models and prices
The F Series includes five models, ranging from the top-tier F9 (not available in the UK) down to the lower-tier F1.
Pinarello F9 €11,000/$11,000 (not available in the UK)
Groupset Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 2×12
Wheels Most Ultrafast 45 DB
Handlebar Talon Ultra Fast
Weight 7.4kg
Colours Formula Green Matt
Pinarello F7 £6,500
Groupset Shimano Ultegra Di2/SRAM Force AXS 2×12
Wheels Most Ultrafast 45 DB
Handlebar Talon Ultra Fast
Weight 7.8kg
Colours Alabaster White Shiny, Starry Red Shiny, Formula Green Matt and Victoria Blue Shiny
Pinarello F5 £5,000
Groupset Shimano 105 Di2 2×12
Wheels Most Ultrafast 45 DB
Handlebar Jaguar Claw
Weight 8.25kg
Colours Etna Black Matt
Pinarello F3 £4,000
Groupset Shimano 105 Di2 2×12
Wheels DT Swiss A1800 DB
Handlebar Jaguar Claw
Weight 8.50kg
Colours Interstellar Grey Shiny and Alabaster White Shiny
Pinarello F1 £3,000
Groupset Shimano 105 2×12
Wheels Shimano WH RS-171
Colours Carbon Red Matt and Comet Silver Shiny
You can find out more about the Pinarello F Series at pinarello.com. Is it on your new bike wishlist?
1 thought on “Pinarello updates F Series promising the “ultimate balance of performance, weight and price”, with prices starting at £3,000”
Besides my total indifference
Besides my total indifference to Pinarello, I just love how hollow and vague marketing spin of new bikes has become.
It used to be about weight. Then about having white components. Then weight prevailed again, and then aero became the thing.
And now? “Our bike is a bit of everything, but nothing great in any way. But hey, it’s 30% more expensive now in the middle of a global cost-of-living crisis, so you absolutely must have it NOW!”.
This industry has gone bananas.