In June, Pinarello rolled out the latest version of their flagship road racing bike, the Dogma F. Previous versions of this bike were ridden to Tour de France victories by Team Sky/Ineos in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019… so it’s fair to say the Dogma line has built a reputation as a strong all-around race machine. Last upgraded in 2021, the real-life “New Dogma F” (that’s what Pinarello calls it) is 108 grams lighter than its predecessor, with a new cockpit, a slightly longer wheelbase, slight aero gains, and more tire clearance.
The Pinarello Dogma F 2024 is available in Zwift’s Drop Shop once you’re updated to game version 1.72. Here’s how it’s described there:
“Whatever the road throws at you, the DOGMA F is always the right bike.“
Priced at 1,400,000 Drops, it’s slightly cheaper than the previous Dogma F (1,418,600), but both versions are level-locked at 40. They share this high-level unlock with a handful of other frames (mostly Pinarellos), and the only frame with a higher level lock at this time is the Zwift Safety at level 44.
See our master list of all frames in Zwift >
The new Dogma F is rated 3 stars for aero performance and 4 stars for weight on Zwift, which matches the previous Dogma F’s ratings. But would it perform just like the old frame? We ran it through our battery of tests to find out…
Here’s everything you need to know about the performance of the new Pinarello Dogma F 2024 frame in Zwift.
Aero (Flat/Rolling) Performance
The new Dogma F is faster on flat roads than the previous version but just barely, beating it by one solitary second in our flat test.
The Dogma F 2024’s flat test time of 51:19 puts it 2 seconds behind the “fast four” (Cervelo S5 2020, Felt AR, Specialized Venge S-Works, Uranium Nuclear) which all turn in identical times of 51:17. It’s probably best compared with the Scott Addict RC and Canyon Aeroad 2024, though, since it’s more of an all-arounder than a pure aero frame. The new Dogma F is 1 second slower than the new Aeroad 2024, while it is 3.5 seconds faster than the Scott Addict RC.
All of this means the new Dogma F is 6 seconds faster than our “baseline” Zwift Aero frame on our test course, which is two laps of Tempus Fugit totaling 34.6km.
Climb Performance
With its ultra-light 4-star weight rating and the IRL frame being lighter than the previous version, we figured the new Dogma F would outclimb the old one. And it certainly did! The new Dogma F is 4 seconds faster up the Alpe than the previous version.
The Dogma F 2024 turns in an Alpe climb time of 48:55, which is 33 seconds faster than our Zwift Aero baseline and 5 seconds slower than the best climbing road frame in game – the Specialized Aethos.
Compared to its all-arounder competition, the Dogma F 2024 turns in the same climb time as the Scott Addict RC, while besting the Canyon Aeroad 2024 by 3.5 seconds.
Note: all test results above are from a 75kg, 183cm rider holding 300W steady using Zwift’s stock 32mm carbon wheelset.
All-Arounder Comparison
Until recently, the Scott Addict RC was considered the best all-arounder in game, at least if you removed the Tron bike from the equation. Then the Canyon Aeroad 2024 came out last month, turning in a better aero performance than the Addict but a slightly worse climbing performance. (You could say the two frames were quite evenly matched, with the Aeroad 2024 having the edge in aero performance, and the Addict having the edge on climbs.)
But here we have the Pinarello Dogma F 2024. It matches the Scott Addict’s climb performance, while beating it in aero performance. And while it loses to the Aeroad 2024 by 1 second in our flat test, it beats the Aeroad by 3.5 seconds on the climb!
What if we compare it to the Tron bike? Here’s an updated version of a very useful chart that makes comparison easy:
Tron vs Top Performers
Colored based on frame. Mouse over each point for details.
Zwift Concept Z1, Specialized Venge S-Works, Pinarello Dogma F 2024, Canyon Aeroad 2024, Scott Addict RC, Specialized Aethos
If you only look at the enlarged dots (which are the top-performing setups), you’ll see two noteworthy things:
- The Tron (yellow dot) is no longer sitting on that top performance curve. It has been beaten.
- The Pinarello Dogma F 2024 has three top-performing setups (using the DT Swiss Disc, ENVE 7.8, or DT Swiss 62 wheels).
Conclusions
While the performance gaps between Zwift’s top all-arounders are admittedly small (less than 5 seconds in a ~50-minute test), the new Pinarello Dogma F clearly has the best performance in this category.
Last month we said the new Aeroad was about to become very popular with Zwift racers, and the same is true of the new Dogma F. But while the new Aeroad is available at level 10, the Dogma F is a more exclusive item, requiring level 40 or above.
And no: you don’t get a color slider with the new Dogma F. (There’s actually one that shows up, but it doesn’t do anything. We assume this is a bug Zwift will fix, but we don’t know if “fix” means the color slider will work… or it will just not show up. We vote for a working color slider.)
We’ll be updating various posts soon to add the Dogma F 2024, including:
- Zwift Shopping Guide: What To Buy from the Drop Shop at Each Level
- Fastest Bike Frames and Wheels at Each Zwift Level
- Zwift Speed Tests: Frame Ranking Charts
- Speed Tests: Zwift’s Fastest Bike Frames for Flat/Rolling Races
Questions or Comments?
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Important note: this post contains speed test results for Zwift frames or wheels. These results may change over time, and a bike's performance relative to others may also change. We don't always revise posts when performance rankings change, but we do keep current, master versions of our speed test results which are always available. See the frame charts, wheel charts, and Tron vs Top Performers for current performance data.
It’s great to finally escape having to ride the Tron just to be competitive in a race. It’s also funny to see all the Tron riders who haven’t read your excellent articles.
I gave up the tron a long time ago. Venge with a disk on every thing that isn’t a mountain. Scott RC with enve 7.8 for the mountains. Last week I switched to the new Canyon. Next week it will be the new Pinarello 🙂
I have done legit testing with frames and wheels. On majority of flat/hilly courses bike choice is irrelevant because of the draft. People put way to much thought into it. The only reason bike the TRON(pick whichever frame) is better or worse is because you think it is.
In the typical zwift race you will very rarely be without draft, that is when bike choice doesn’t matter.
With that thinking, then climbing performance should be weighed more since the aero difference sitting in the draft is minuscule. Not to mention the climbs are where the hammer gets dropped. I’ve always favored the Addict with enve 7.8s for that reason, plus liking the looks over the Tron or disc wheels (also bike on the trainer is an Addict)
Even then, the climb difference vs the heavy options is only ~1 sec for a 6 minute climb. So ya, lol, we can’t blame the bike choices we make.
The blue on the Pinarello is refreshing. I think I’ll mix it up for a change.
The only time I even bother with a bike choice is for larger events with an uphill finish. If a race is all about staying with the lead group before it turns into a straight w/kg competition the climbing performance actually is a significant aspect.
Zwift Analysis Network did a video on this exact topic. Choose the bike/wheels for the hardest part of the course.
No offense but that is like saying it doesn’t matter if your weight or height is slightly out. Even small gains are gains and it all matters.
But you are 100% right that having confidence in your choice is important.
You are 100% correct. All these down votes have zero clue. Draft matters infinetly more than bike choice.
Bugger, just got the new Aeroroad 24 last week. Now going to have to upgrade my Pino now. 🙄. But when are Zwift going to update the Trek Madone. It’s now 2 generations out of date.? 🤔 😁 😁
I knew I should have waited before buying the new Aeroad…
oh well, at least I have more drops than I am ever likely to need.
But if they are finally bringing out new bikes that are worth having, it will increase calls for an ability to tidy up the garage.
It’s kinda nice to have an excuse to use some that don’t clutter your garage with more junk…
Thanks Eric for sharing the big news about the new “top dog” in town.
I also hope for a color slider, so fingers crossed.
But when I look to the picture of the IRL frame, then the virtual one matches this one blue color almost precisely. Damn.
No slider. Zwift Forums said it’s an error
Great info as ever, thanks. I’ll gladly stick with the Tron though, given the tiny margins over long tests and their respective looks!
Well, it’s blue(ish). Good enough for me….
Is the Aethos and alpinest combination any good for routes that are roughly 50/50 flat and hills? thinking along the lines of hilly route reverse, few rollers then the long drag to the KOM banner
Depends on the kind of 50/50 split. The climbing bike doesn’t help for rolling hills. It certainly does for every race that finishes atop Alpe du Zwift or Epic KOM, especially now that the radio tower can be included.
Probably not. Zwift Insider climb benchmarks are set on an 8.5% climb (Alpe d’Zwift). The climbs on rolling courses typically have shallower gradients (Titan’s Grove is 2.2%, Volcano is 3.2%), so even though they are technically climbs, the speeds are higher and aero will matter (especially at race speeds). You will be faster up those shallow climbs if you use an all-rounder bike like the Dogma F 2024 or Canyon Aeroad 2024
Making the tron obsolete? That has been the one constant of zwift. I wonder if we see an update in two weeks slowing this bike slightly to restore that.
I don’t see that happening. This bike pushes the performance curve just enough… I think it’s right where Zwift wanted it.
I was wondering the same. It kinda wrecks the nice curve. I would not be surprised if it gains a little weight in the future and moves up on the graph to tidy up that curve again.
“And no: you don’t get a color slider with the new Dogma F”
That’s a deal breaker. I’ll stick with my Canyon Aeroad 2021 and I’m at Level 58. 🙂
I got the slider for the Dogma, but didn’t do anything
You get a color slider when doing the zwift zracing serie in september
I doubt it’s a slider – just a new colorway.
Out of interest what happens with the older models with the introduction of 2024 frames? it would seem strange, as well as confusing, to have both old and new models in the dropshop. Likewise, for those who already have the old model in their garage. Would it be a cleaner solution to simply retire the old model and update those already in garages to the new one?
Fully agree, would be much better to have new models replacing old ones, with a drop discount for owners of the previous model. Does not make sense to keep old versions of Cervelo S5, Canyon Aero and Pinarello Dogma F.
The minimum should be to remove them from the dropshop
I would like the option to sell the old bikes back!
Which wheels would you say are the best for the Dogma?
You have it in the chart comparison, depending on whether you are looking for a flat, all around or climbing performance.
The new best all around setup is likely Pinarello F + ENVE 7.8
But, and correct me if I’m wrong here, if you’re of the ilk that don’t like disc wheels in road races the Tron is still the best all-rounder?
Or am I missing something?
Thanks 😊
(Still getting the Pinarello tho, I can afford it in Watopia 😄)
There are a few frames that are similar allrounders to the Tron when using the zipp 858 or enve 7.8, but of these the Tron is the fastest on the flat.
The biggest downside to the Pinarello is how far down the list you have to scroll to find it. If only zwift would let us remove things from the garage
If only 🤩
The chart in the article that the Tron is no longer on the best frames curve, meaning that the Pinarello F with Enve 7.8 is likely a better allrounder.
Except that the “curve” isn’t continuous. For just the right combination of hills and flats, the Tron is still the fastest option – not that that slight difference is going to make a difference anywhere.
Possibly, one is faster on flat, the other faster climbing…. difference between the two is 1-2 seconds….. With the ability to change the colour of the Tron then it wouldn’t be silly to be swung by bike-kit coluor matching
There are so many bikes with such a minimum difference, if there’s a draft, you realistically have options.
Is there a reason you don’t include the Zipp 454’s in the graph of top wheel/frame setups?
Zipp 454 and DT Swiss 62 have almost the same numbers (1 & 2 sec. difference) … with a very little allround advantage for the Swiss
I also have the Zipp 454’s. Looking at the wheel speed tests, the 454’s have the same climbing time as the 353NSW’s, but are 5 seconds quicker on the flat test. Therefore, in my thinking, the dot for the 454’s is 5 seconds to the left (quicker) than the 353NSW’s.
I bought it today and tried it and I think I like the new Canyon Aeroroad 2024 better. However, maybe the motor just felt much better last weekend 🙂
It feels like there should be a wheel set that has almost the same flat time as the Tron but a better climb time, i.e. a setup that is universally better than the Tron. Maybe the Zipp 858/Super9?
The one thing the Tron still provides – skip the awful garage experience. Until they fix that, I’m staying on the Tron.
Eric, how about making the Tron vs. chart an online user programmable (entry) chart? I select all my bikes and wheels and it gives me a personal chart!
“We’ll be updating various posts soon to add the Dogma F 2024, including:”
It seems that hasn’t happened yet. (Except the shopping guide)