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Pinarello
In production2023–

F-Series (F1/F3/F5/F7/F9)

3000–11000 EUR
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Origin

The F-Series is Pinarello's 'baby Dogma' line, launched in 2023 to replace the Prince and Prince FX with a clearer, model-numbered hierarchy. The frame mould shares geometry and most aero cues with the Dogma F — same head tube treatment, same Onda fork curves, same TiCR full-internal cable routing — but uses cheaper carbon grades and steps down spec to hit dramatically lower price points. Pinarello explicitly positions it as 'not just a worse Dogma' — the comfort-tuned T700 layup on F5/F3 is meant to feel more forgiving on long rides rather than just heavier. The 2026 generation refreshed aero details and updated component spec. It's currently the most pragmatic way into the Pinarello range for a serious training and racing bike, with the F7 widely regarded as the sweet spot.

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Specifications

Frame
Carbon. F9/F7 use Toray T900; F5/F3 use T700 (comfort-tuned layup); F1 uses T600 (previous-gen F frame). Frameset ~955 g (F9/F7), ~995 g (F5). Shared mould/geometry across all models, Dogma-derived.
Weight
kg
Drivetrain
Shimano 105 mechanical (F1), Shimano 105 Di2 R7170 (F3/F5), Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 or SRAM Force eTap AXS (F7), Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270 or SRAM RED eTap AXS (F9) — all 12-speed
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes (flat-mount), groupset-matched (105 / Ultegra / Dura-Ace / SRAM Force or RED); thru-axle
Wheels
MOST Ultrafast 45 carbon (F9/F7/F5), DT Swiss A1800S alloy (F3), Shimano RS-171 alloy (F1)
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The verdict

+Strengths
  • Genuine Dogma-derived geometry and Onda fork — composed, eager handling praised by reviewers for 'hooking up apex after apex' on descents
  • Refined, balanced ride quality blending weight, stiffness and comfort; F5/F3 T700 layup deliberately tuned to be more forgiving on long rides
  • Dramatically lower entry price than Dogma F (from ~€3,400 for F1) while keeping the same frame mould and Italian heritage finish
  • Broad model ladder (F1→F9) lets a buyer pick a price/spec tier without changing the core ride
  • F7 widely regarded as the sweet spot — Ultegra Di2 / Force AXS and carbon wheels at a sane price
−Weaknesses
  • Tyre clearance limited to 32 mm — modest by 2026 race-road standards where many rivals allow 34–35 mm
  • Confusing sizing: 9 sizes but tiny reach increments between adjacent ones make fit selection awkward
  • Lower-tier builds let the package down — reviewers said the F3's alloy wheels 'are not really up to scratch'
  • Pinarello published no comparative aero test data vs Dogma F or rivals, so aero claims are unverified
  • Heavier than the Dogma F at every tier (F9 ~7.4 kg) and still premium-priced for the spec versus direct competitors
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Who it’s for

Club racer, fast Gran Fondo rider, or aspirational enthusiast who wants Dogma DNA and Italian heritage without a five-figure spend — F7 is the sweet spot.

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