At the recent Pinarello launch event for media, the standout synopsis of the all-new Pinarello F-Series, launching today, came in the form of a not-so-subtle dig at Specialized.
To paraphrase, the spokesman explained that the F Series is “not just a Tarmac Expert,” elaborating with an explanation that the competitor bike uses the same mould as the top-end S-Works model, but with lower-grade carbon fibre. Instead, the F-Series is “designed with its intended customer in mind.”
The biggest updates come in the form of a new E-TICR headset, a new fork with a slightly longer rake, a stiffer rear triangle, 32mm tyre clearance up from 30mm before, and the ‘Aero Keel’ bottom bracket design.
In our review of the 2023 Pinarello F7, one of our biggest complaints was that it needed better wheels and tyres, and it appears the brand has paid attention. The wheels have been upgraded to the Most Ultra Fast 45, and in a Pinarello first, the brand has also launched its own tyres.
Details on those tyres are pretty scarce. We know they were produced by nearby Vittoria, but it appears they’re their own thing rather than a rebadged version of one of Vittoria’s existing products.
While not the sexiest of updates, the E-TICR headset is a relatively significant change. It allows the bike to become more aerodynamic. Put simply, it uses an elliptical steerer tube and places the cables in front to essentially make the internals as narrow as possible. In turn, this means the head tube is around 8mm narrower than before, and when…
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