Beautiful Bicycle: Pinarello Dogma F Shines with Custom Paint and Pro-Tour Pedigree
Partnership or collaboration. Synergy or symbiosis. Alchemy or teamwork.
Whatever you call it, we call it the secret sauce or x-factor that underpins the vast majority of the Beautiful Bicycles that we showcase here on the Contender Journal.
Today's bike, which is a custom built and truly spectacular Pinarello Dogma F, fits that mold to a tee. Between the storied pedigree of a brand like Pinarello, the stunning vision of this particular customer, and Contender's knack for bringing it all to life through our pro build offering, this bike is is one of our finest collaborations to date, with the final output far greater than the sum of its parts, as they say.
Even rarer than this bike?
This Saturday, 9/27 @ 10 AM, the stars have aligned so that you can go from reading this post to actually saddling up and test riding your very own Pinarello Dogma F, through a group ride that Pinarello and Contender are hosting, rolling out from our Salt Lake City location.
Ready to learn more, about both this ride and the Pinarello group ride? LFG.
Frame & Paint: Pinarello Dogma F, MyWay Custom Paint Job
To get the ball rolling, let's start with what makes the Dogma F so exceptional. Pinarello's flagship frame is the culmination of decades of Grand Tour–winning experience (Miguel Indurain, Bradley Wiggins, and Egan Bernal all rode Pinarellos, to name just a few). Furthermore, a Dogma F is engineered to balance stiffness, weight, and aerodynamics in a way that very few bikes can. Its asymmetrical carbon layup distributes forces evenly through the frame, meaning the Dogma F feels rock solid under power but remarkably smooth at high speed. Every tube shape is fine-tuned in the wind tunnel, yet it maintains that unmistakable Pinarello silhouette.
Now comes the customization. Through Pinarello's MyWay program, the rider selected a "cut" paint scheme with crystal white as the primary canvas, paired with shimmering borealis luxter blue accents on the chainstay, downtube, fork, and cockpit.
The result? A frame that feels every bit as sculpted as it is fast; Italian design elevated by custom artistry.
Groupset & Drivetrain: Precision Elevated
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 anchors this build, bringing the kind of seamless wireless shifting and braking trusted in the pro peloton. From there, smart upgrades take things even further: a 4iiii power meter for data-rich training, a CeramicSpeed oversized pulley for reduced drivetrain friction. It's a setup that blends heritage, precision, and efficiency at every turn.
Wheels & Tires: Princeton Meets ENVE
When you see the distinctive profile of Princeton CarbonWorks wheelset, you know speed is on the menu. This Dogma rolls on the Peak 4550 Evolution wheelset, which are the very same wheels ridden by the INEOS Grenadiers pro team.
Paired with ENVE SES 29mm tubeless tires, the setup offers a rare mix of grip, suppleness, and speed. Chris King Ceramic hubs in gloss black complete the package, adding buttery-smooth rolling performance and durability that will last for decades.
Cockpit & Rider Touchpoints: MOST at Its Finest
The cockpit stays true to Pinarello's in-house philosophy and brand (MOST), built around the MOST Talon Ultra Light bar/stem combo (44cm x 110mm). Sleek, aero, and feather-light, it carries the borealis paint highlights from the frame into the bartape and stem for a cohesive, fast look.
Finishing Touches
Elite Vico carbon cages in matte black & gray are subtle but secure, blending into the lines of the frame. Every component, from the hubs to the pulley wheels, was chosen with intent, not just to complement the Dogma's pedigree, but to enhance it. The result is a bike that is as thoughtful as it is fast, proof that details make the difference.
Learn More + Pinarello Group Ride on Saturday, 9/27
Interested in learning more about the Pinarello Dogma F? Or better yet, ready to test ride the Dogma F during an invigorating but friendly group ride here in SLC?
Join us this Saturday, September 27th at 10 AM (or come at 9:15 AM coffee) for a Pinarello Group Ride, rolling out from Contender Bicycles in Salt Lake City (989 E, 900 South; Google Map here). We'll be riding roughly 30 miles, spinning past City Creek Canyon before climbing Emigration Canyon to Utah's iconic Little Mountain Summit in Emigration Canyon.
Ready to sign up for the group ride, or to reserve your own Dogma F? Click here.
Or simply want to learn more? Drop by the shop any time, send a message here, or give us a call at (801) 364-0344. We'd love to help out.
Spec Table
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frame & Paint | Pinarello Dogma F, MyWay Custom Paint Scheme (Crystal White with Borealis Luxter Blue accents, using Pinarello's "cut" configuration) |
| Groupset | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12-Speed |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Power Meter | 4iiii Precision |
| Pulley Wheel | CeramicSpeed Oversized Pulley Wheel System |
| Wheels | Princeton CarbonWorks Peak 4550 Evolution Disc Wheelset |
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S |
| Hubs | Chris King Ceramic HG Hubset, Gloss Black |
| Cockpit | MOST Talon Ultra Light Integrated Bar/Stem (44cm x 110mm), custom paint-matched |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Pro with Mirror |
| Bottle Cages | Elite Vico Carbon Bottle Cages, Matte Black/Gray |